Bible Verses About parenting

Scripture answer

Scripture treats parenting as a long-term work of formation — teaching, modeling, correcting, and trusting God with the outcome.

Start with Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 6:4, Deuteronomy 6:6-7; read each passage in its chapter.

Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.

Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.

These commandments... are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children.

Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him.

Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire.

Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.

But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.