Bible quotes on growing up10/11/2023 There were earlier commands of God with promises (e.g., Gen. 31:28, which describes children rising to bless a wise and godly mother. 6:1) is in part how they honor them see also Prov. What makes such obedience “right” or “just” is that it conforms to God’s holy commandment, quoted in Eph 6:2–3. In the Lord modifies the verb “obey.” right. Obedience is due to both parents the mother’s submission to her husband does not remove her parental dignity but rather increases it. 6:1–3 the positive duty of children to obey their parents. 20:9), and Paul lists such disobedience as one of many grave sins (Rom. The Mosaic law prescribed death for the child who struck or cursed a parent (Ex. The second family relationship illustrating submission to proper authority (Eph. “Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise), “that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.” Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Ephesians 6:1–4Ĭhildren, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. The ESV Study Bible-created by a diverse team of 95 leading Bible scholars and teachers-features 20,000 study notes, 80,000 cross–references, 200+ charts, 50+ articles, 240 full–color maps and illustrations, and more. It will be hard for the enemies (who are assumed to be unfaithful) to intimidate such a man. Here the stress falls on the children of one’s youth, now grown up and standing with their father when he speaks with his enemies in the gate (i.e., the place where justice was administered. Like the first section, this does not eliminate human activity: children are a heritage from the LORD, and therefore his gift, and yet husband and wife must do something in bringing the children into the world and in raising them to be faithful members of God’s people. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Psalm 127:3–5īehold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. The training will include love and instruction as well as “the rod of discipline” (Prov. Ezra 6:16) their children in the way (i.e., the right moral orientation) by pointing to the kinds of conduct that please or displease the Lord, and to the normal outcome of each kind of conduct. 18:19), encourages parents to “train” (i.e., to “dedicate” or “initiate” this is the sense of the word in Deut. This proverb, founded on the covenant with Abraham (cf. Train up a child in the way he should go even when he is old he will not depart from it. All commentary notes adapted from the ESV Study Bible. He showed how wisdom comes not just through words but also through an inner transformation.This article is part of the Key Bible Verses series. ![]() Paul was the first to admit to his failings, offering an example of how even someone like him, who at first got it so very, very wrong, could later get it all right. With wise and experienced teachers like the Apostle Paul (writing here), we learn not only through what they say but also through what they do. Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.- Philippians 4:9 ![]() Later, when I catch up on the news, I have the right focus, knowing where to put my trust. I start with prayer, then read a few psalms with my oatmeal. These days, I make sure the good news comes first. Not fear of God-just fear of everything else. I used to start my day with the morning paper, but I found that my spiritual life was overwhelmed by scary headlines. We learn from God through Scripture and prayer. ![]() ![]() I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go I will counsel you with my eye upon you.- Psalm 32:8
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