Parents have a God-given role to care for and protect their children. The Bible offers guidance and promises for this important task. Today, we’ll study verses that encourage and strengthen parents in their calling.
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Bible Verses About Parents Protecting Your Child
Proverbs 22:6 – Guiding children onto the right path
“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” – Proverbs 22:6
Psalm 127:3 – Children as a gift from God
“Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him.” – Psalm 127:3
Ephesians 6:4 – Nurturing and teaching with love
“Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” – Ephesians 6:4
Deuteronomy 6:7 – Constantly teaching God’s ways
“Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” – Deuteronomy 6:7
Proverbs 29:17 – The importance of discipline
“Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire.” – Proverbs 29:17
Colossians 3:21 – Avoiding discouragement in parenting
“Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.” – Colossians 3:21
Proverbs 1:8 – Listening to parental guidance
“Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.” – Proverbs 1:8
1 Timothy 5:8 – Providing for family as a priority
“Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” – 1 Timothy 5:8
Proverbs 13:24 – Love shown through discipline
“Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.” – Proverbs 13:24
Exodus 20:12 – Honoring your parents leads to blessings
“Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.” – Exodus 20:12
Isaiah 54:13 – Peace and righteousness in parenting
“All your children will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their peace.” – Isaiah 54:13
Matthew 18:10 – The value of children in God’s eyes
“See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.” – Matthew 18:10
Proverbs 4:1 – The richness of a father’s wisdom
“Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.” – Proverbs 4:1
Proverbs 15:5 – Wisdom passed down through discernment
“The fool spurns a parent’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.” – Proverbs 15:5
James 1:19 – The essence of effective parenting
“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” – James 1:19
Luke 18:16 – Welcoming children with open arms
“But Jesus called the children to him and said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.'” – Luke 18:16
Proverbs 23:24 – The joy of raising a righteous child
“The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him.” – Proverbs 23:24
Philippians 4:6 – Encouragement in parenting
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” – Philippians 4:6
2 Timothy 3:15 – The scriptures shape a child’s faith
“And how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.” – 2 Timothy 3:15
1 Peter 5:7 – Casting concerns upon God
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7
Proverbs 28:7 – Values instilled in children
“A discerning son heeds instruction, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.” – Proverbs 28:7
Matthew 7:12 – Treating children with kindness
“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” – Matthew 7:12
Proverbs 31:28 – The legacy of a God-fearing mother
“Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.” – Proverbs 31:28
Psalm 103:13 – A father’s compassion reflects God’s love
“As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him.” – Psalm 103:13
Mark 10:16 – Blessing of children
“And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.” – Mark 10:16
Proverbs 16:3 – Committing your plans to God
“Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” – Proverbs 16:3
Isaiah 49:25 – God’s promise of protection
“But this is what the LORD says: ‘Yes, captives will be taken from warriors, and plunder retrieved from the fierce; I will contend with those who contend with you, and your children I will save.'” – Isaiah 49:25