Topic
Taking Care Of Children
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Train up a child in the way he should go, And even when he is old he will not depart from it.
But if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.
Lo, children are a heritage of Jehovah; Andthe fruit of the womb ishisreward. — read the full passage →
And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be upon thy heart; — read the full passage →
Fathers, provoke not your children, that they be not discouraged.
And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but nurture them in the chastening and admonition of the Lord.
See that ye despise not one of these little ones: for I say unto you, that in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.
But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for to such belongeth the kingdom of heaven.
The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
He that spareth his rod hateth his son; But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
And they were bringing unto him little children, that he should touch them: and the disciples rebuked them. — read the full passage →
Pure religion and undefiled before our God and Father is this, to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.
Her children rise up, and call her blessed; Her husbandalso, and he praiseth her, saying:
But abide thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; — read the full passage →
In that hour came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven? — read the full passage →
Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
Tend the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not of constraint, but willingly, according to the will of God; nor yet for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; — read the full passage →
And he took a little child, and set him in the midst of them: and taking him in his arms, he said unto them, — read the full passage →
Withhold not correction from the child; Forif thou beat him with the rod, he will not die. — read the full passage →
In that hour came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven? — read the full passage →
Whosoever shall receive one of such little children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever receiveth me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.
Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. — read the full passage →
Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should lay his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. — read the full passage →
fear thou not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
We will not hide them from their children, Telling to the generation to come the praises of Jehovah, And his strength, and his wondrous works that he hath done.
But speak thou the things which befit the sound doctrine: — read the full passage →
My little children, let us not love in word, neither with the tongue; but in deed and truth.
But when Jesus saw it, he was moved with indignation, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me; forbid them not: for to such belongeth the kingdom of God.
and that from a babe thou hast known the sacred writings which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
having been reminded of the unfeigned faith that is in thee; which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and, I am persuaded, in thee also.
one that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
Children’s children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.
Hear, mysons, the instruction of a father, And attend to know understanding: — read the full passage →
And ye shall teach them your children, talking of them, when thou sittest in thy house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.
that they may train the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,
But we were gentle in the midst of you, as when a nurse cherisheth her own children:
It were well for him if a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, rather than that he should cause one of these little ones to stumble.
Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should lay his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. — read the full passage →
Ye shall not afflict any widow, or fatherless child. — read the full passage →
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; And the law of kindness is on her tongue. — read the full passage →
Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; And set not thy heart on his destruction.
But when the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children that were crying in the temple and saying, Hosanna to the son of David; they were moved with indignation, — read the full passage →
And he called to him a little child, and set him in the midst of them, — read the full passage →
Lo, children are a heritage of Jehovah; Andthe fruit of the womb ishisreward.
He maketh the barren woman to keep house, And to bea joyful mother of children. Praise ye Jehovah.
But whoso hath the world’s goods, and beholdeth his brother in need, and shutteth up his compassion from him, how doth the love of God abide in him? — read the full passage →
Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children; — read the full passage →
He will feed his flock like a shepherd, he will gather the lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and will gently lead those that have their young.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John;
And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Through wisdom is a house builded; And by understanding it is established; — read the full passage →
We will not hide them from their children, Telling to the generation to come the praises of Jehovah, And his strength, and his wondrous works that he hath done. — read the full passage →
Tend the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not of constraint, but willingly, according to the will of God; nor yet for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;
But speak thou the things which befit the sound doctrine:
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →
if my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
It is for chastening that ye endure; God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is there whom his father chasteneth not? — read the full passage →
Behold, this is the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be a burden to you: for I seek not yours, but you: for the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.
But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
But now thus saith Jehovah that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel: Fear not, for I have redeemed thee; I have called thee by thy name, thou art mine. — read the full passage →
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; And the law of kindness is on her tongue.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.
Jehovah, how are mine adversaries increased! Many are they that rise up against me. — read the full passage →
Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing in the Lord. — read the full passage →
So when they had broken their fast, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of John, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. — read the full passage →
Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: — read the full passage →
But Jesus called them unto him, saying, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for to such belongeth the kingdom of God.
And they were bringing unto him also their babes, that he should touch them: but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. — read the full passage →
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.
And all thy children shall be taught of Jehovah; and great shall be the peace of thy children.
learn to do well; seek justice, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.
Her children rise up, and call her blessed; Her husbandalso, and he praiseth her, saying: — read the full passage →
Strength and dignity are her clothing; And she laugheth at the time to come. — read the full passage →
The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; And he that begetteth a wise child will have joy of him.
Hear, mysons, the instruction of a father, And attend to know understanding:
The righteous cried, and Jehovah heard, And delivered them out of all their troubles. — read the full passage →
I will bless Jehovah at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth. — read the full passage →
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of good courage; be not affrighted, neither be thou dismayed: for Jehovah thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul; and ye shall bind them for a sign upon your hand, and they shall be for frontlets between your eyes. — read the full passage →
Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes saw, and lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life; but make them known unto thy children and thy children’s children;
Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John; — read the full passage →
casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you.
But ye are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: — read the full passage →
Is any among you sick? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:
I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.
withal taking up the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one.
But God commendeth his own love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
But Peter and the apostles answered and said, We must obey God rather than men.
And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
the same came unto him by night, and said to him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that thou doest, except God be with him.
And into whatsoever house ye shall enter, first say, Peace be to this house. — read the full passage →
And as Jesus returned, the multitude welcomed him; for they were all waiting for him. — read the full passage →
And they were bringing unto him little children, that he should touch them: and the disciples rebuked them. — read the full passage →
And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay that which was due.
And he called to him a little child, and set him in the midst of them,
but they that wait for Jehovah shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint.
Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing in the Lord.
For no word from God shall be void of power.
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