7 Bible Verses

Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.
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Ephesians 6:1-3KJV
This verse establishes the biblical foundation for family relationships, emphasizing the importance of children respecting and obeying their parents. It shows that honoring parents is not just a suggestion but a commandment with God's blessing attached.
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
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Proverbs 22:6KJV
This verse emphasizes the responsibility of parents to guide and teach their children properly. It promises that proper training in youth will have lasting impact throughout a child's life.
Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.
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Colossians 3:20-21KJV
This passage addresses both children and parents, showing mutual responsibilities within the family unit. While children should obey, parents are warned not to be harsh or discouraging in their parenting approach.
But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
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1 Timothy 5:8KJV
This verse strongly emphasizes the importance of providing for family members, especially those in one's immediate household. It shows that caring for family is a fundamental expression of Christian faith.
And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
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Joshua 24:15KJV
Joshua's declaration demonstrates the importance of family leadership in spiritual matters. It shows how heads of households should guide their families in faith and godly living.
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, and he shall have no need of spoil.
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Proverbs 31:10-11KJV
This verse highlights the value of a godly wife and mother in the family structure. It emphasizes trust and partnership between spouses as fundamental to a strong family foundation.
And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: 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.
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Deuteronomy 6:6-7KJV
This passage emphasizes the continuous responsibility of parents to teach God's word to their children in all aspects of daily life. It shows that spiritual instruction should be woven throughout family activities and conversations.

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