Honor your father and your mother so that your life will be long on the fertile land that the Lord your God is giving you.
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Families are GREAT! God’s idea.
Colossians 3:20–21 CEB
Children, obey your parents in everything, because this pleases the Lord. Parents, don’t provoke your children in a way that ends up discouraging them.
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They are to behave well
Proverbs 20:11 CEB
Even young people are known by their actions, whether their conduct is pure and upright.
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Children born to barren mothers bring special joy
Sarah:
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Rachel:
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Manoah’s wife:
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Hannah:
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Elizabeth:
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Children as a source of grief and disappointment to their parents
Proverbs 17:25 CEB
A foolish son is irritating to his father and bitter to her who gave birth to him.
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The punishment of children
The punishment of wicked children
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The punishment of children for the sins of their fathers
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