Janelle Esker There are a whole lot of OPINIONS out there on what kids need, but they are just that, opinions. The truth is that if we look at history, the opinions of man have gotten us into a whole heap of trouble! When we put what we think on the same level as God’s Word we are heading for a big mess! Here are 16 Things the Bible Says Kids Need.
Let’s take a look at what Scripture says in regard to children, what they need, and what our responsibilities are as parents.
16 Things the Bible Says Kids Need
1. Children need to be taught God’s word, His laws, and commandments. They need to be taught the way to live and what duties they are to perform daily. Exodus 18:20 and Deuteronomy 4:9
2.Children need to be read the Bible and taught how to listen to it. Deuteronomy 4:10
3. Children need to be taught and shown how to obey and keep God’s commands. Psalm 78:4, Deuteronomy 4:40, Psalm 71:17-18, Ephesians 6:1 and Colossians 3:20
4. Children need to be taught and shown how to love God with their whole heart, mind, body, and strength. Deuteronomy 6:5-7, Deuteronomy 12:28, Deuteronomy 29:20
5. Children need to be brought to a Bible believing Church to learn how to worship God. Deuteronomy 31:12-13, Matthew 19:13-14
6. Children need to be trained and practice good behavior. Proverbs 22:6
7. Children need to be spanked when they disobey God’s rules. Proverbs 22:15
8. Children need to be taught how to hope in God the Father. Isaiah 40:30-31
9. Children need to be comforted and their spirits restored. Lamentations 1:16
10. Children need to be fed healthy food. Lamentations 4:4 and Matthew 10:42
11. Children are entitled to an inheritance from their parents. Proverbs 13:22
12. Children need parents to be proud of their accomplishments. Proverbs 17:6
13. Children need to be listened to and their dignity respected. Matthew 11:25-26, Matthew 18:2-6, Matthew 18:10 and Matthew 21:16
14. Children need parents to be patient with them. Ephesians 6:4
15. Children need to be protected from being polluted by the world. James 1:27
16. Children need to be taught how to resist evil. 1 John 2:13
I am so very THANKFUL that God has told us what is expected of us as parents. WHAT A RELIEF! When we follow His commands we can be successful parents and raise children that are healthy spiritually, emotionally, physically, and mentally.
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YOUR TURN…
What do you do to accomplish these 16 things that the Bible says children need?
Blessings,
My husband and I parent as a team. We also take the time to intentionally teach them what they need to know. Sometimes it seems hard to squeeze it all in but God’s word is the most important thing!
Thank you Jenny for your comment and I agree wholeheartedly. What a blessing to parent as a team!
We try…and fail, and get up again…
My biggest battle is to instill in my children that they are precious and bring gifts to the world…so important with my 9 year old!
Hi Robbie, Thank you for your comment! I like how you put it…we try and fail and get up again. I think that is so true with parenting. I am so thankful you get back up again!
So grateful that we don’t have to figure out this parenting thing alone! Thanks for sharing at Equipping Godly Women Fellowship Fridays!
Hi Brittany,
Thank you for your kind comment and for all you are doing over at Equipping Godly Women. You inspire me…THANKS!