Parenting God’s way: love, understanding, instruction, and discipline  

Children are to respect and obey their parents.

Exodus 20:12

Ephesians 6:1–2

Colossians 3:20

Pray for God’s guidance and help in raising your children.

Judges 13:12

Proverbs 3:5–6

James 1:5  

Treat children gently and in love.

Luke 1:17

Ephesians 4:32

Colossians 3:21

1 Peter 4:8  

Patience, mercy, and reasoning are the most effective.

Proverbs 16:6

Romans 2:4

1 Thessalonians 2:11

Parents are responsible to both teach and set a good example for their children.

Deuteronomy 4:9

Deuteronomy 6:6–7

Ephesians 6:4  

Parents are responsible to correct their children when necessary.

Proverbs 3:12

Proverbs 19:18

Proverbs 29:17

Godly parenting will guide children all through life.

Psalm 37:31

Proverbs 6:20, 22–23

Proverbs 22:6

John 10:27–28

2 Timothy 3:15