2. Parenting and Household Guidance

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Raising children in God’s way.

Theme: Nurturing, teaching, and discipling children according to God’s Word.

Chapter (6) Family, Friendships, and Community

Bible Verses:

  • Proverbs 22:6

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

  • Ephesians 6:4

And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

  • Deuteronomy 6:6–7

6 And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: 7 And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.

  • Colossians 3:21

Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.

  • Psalms 127:3–5

3 Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. 4 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. 5 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.

  • Proverbs 1:8–9

8 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother: 9 For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.

  • 2 Timothy 3:14–15

14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; 15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

  • Proverbs 13:24

He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

  • Matthew 19:14

But Jesus said,Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

  • Isaiah 54:13

And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children.

Confessions & Declarations:

  • “I guide my children in God’s wisdom and love, and they flourish in righteousness.”
  • “My household is rooted in faith, love, and God’s principles.”

Reflection / Meditation:

Reflect on your parenting or family influence. Confess commitment to teach, nurture, and disciple with God’s guidance.

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