Topical Encyclopedia The Bible provides specific commandments and guidance directed towards children, emphasizing their role within the family and their relationship with God. These commandments are foundational to understanding the biblical perspective on the duties and responsibilities of children.Obedience to Parents One of the primary commandments given to children in the Bible is the call to obey their parents. This command is rooted in the Ten Commandments and is reiterated throughout Scripture. In Exodus 20:12, the commandment states, "Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you." This commandment underscores the importance of respect and obedience within the family structure. The Apostle Paul reinforces this commandment in the New Testament. In Ephesians 6:1-3 , he writes, "Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 'Honor your father and mother' (which is the first commandment with a promise), 'that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.'" Here, Paul not only reiterates the command but also highlights the promise of well-being and longevity associated with obedience. Respect for Authority Beyond the family, children are also instructed to respect authority figures. This principle is part of a broader biblical teaching on submission to authority, as seen in Romans 13:1-2 : "Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves." While this passage is directed at all believers, it implicitly includes children, teaching them to respect and submit to those in positions of authority, recognizing that such authority is established by God. Learning and Wisdom The Bible also encourages children to seek wisdom and understanding. Proverbs 1:8-9 advises, "Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother. For they are a garland of grace on your head and a pendant around your neck." This passage highlights the value of parental guidance and the pursuit of wisdom as a lifelong endeavor. Furthermore, Proverbs 22:6 instructs, "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." This verse emphasizes the importance of instilling godly principles and wisdom in children from a young age, ensuring that they remain steadfast in their faith as they grow older. Faith and Spiritual Growth Children are also encouraged to develop their own relationship with God. Jesus Himself emphasized the importance of childlike faith in Matthew 18:3-4 : "Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven." This passage highlights the purity and sincerity of a child's faith, serving as a model for all believers. In addition, children are encouraged to participate in spiritual practices such as prayer and worship. In 2 Timothy 3:15 , Paul reminds Timothy of the importance of Scripture from a young age: "And from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus." This underscores the significance of early exposure to God's Word and the development of a personal faith. Conclusion The Bible's commandments to children are integral to their spiritual and moral development, emphasizing obedience, respect, wisdom, and faith. These principles are designed to guide children in their relationships with their parents, authority figures, and God, laying a foundation for a life that honors biblical teachings. Nave's Topical Index Exodus 20:12Honor your father and your mother: that your days may be long on the land which the LORD your God gives you. Nave's Topical Index Leviticus 19:3,32 Deuteronomy 5:16 Psalm 119:9 Psalm 148:12,13 Proverbs 1:8,9 Proverbs 3:1-3 Proverbs 4:1-4,10,11,20-22 Proverbs 5:1,2 Proverbs 6:20-25 Proverbs 8:32,33 Proverbs 23:22,26 Proverbs 27:11 Ecclesiastes 12:1 Lamentations 3:27 Matthew 15:4 Matthew 19:19 Mark 10:19 Luke 18:20 Ephesians 6:1-3 Colossians 3:20 1 Timothy 4:12 2 Timothy 2:22 Titus 2:6 Library The Ten Commandments Out of the Old Testament Put into Short Rhime ... The Ten Commandments of God. On the First and Second Commandments of the Church The Two Great Commandments On the Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Commandments of the Church The Testament of Asher Concerning Two Faces of vice and virtue. Then Went the Pharisees and Considered How they Might Ensnare Him ... On the Commandments of God Divine Songs For Children What Children of Light Should Be Resources What does the Bible say about disrespectful children? | GotQuestions.orgDoes God expect all of us to have children? | GotQuestions.org What does the Bible say about the evangelization of children? | GotQuestions.org Children: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Children are Capable of Glorifying God Children in Answer to Prayer: Hannah Children in Answer to Prayer: Isaac Children in Answer to Prayer: Leah Children in Answer to Prayer: Rachel Children in Answer to Prayer: To Abraham Children in Answer to Prayer: Zacharias Children Leaving Their Parents Children Obeying Their Parents Children of God's People, Holy Children of God's People, Interested in the Promises Children of the Righteous, Blessed of God Children were Named: After Relatives Children were Named: from Circumstances Connected With Their Birth Children were Named: from Remarkable Events Children were Named: Numerous, Considered an Especial Blessing Children were Named: Often by God Children were Named: Often Numerous Children were Named: Sometimes Born when Parents Were Old Children were Required: To Attend to Instruction Children were Required: To Honor Their Parents Children were Required: To Respect the Aged Children were Required: To Submit to Discipline Children: Alienated, Ishmael, to Gratify Sarah Children: An Heritage from the Lord Children: Anxiety of the Jews For Children: Bastard, Excluded from the Privileges of the Congregation Children: Bound by Covenants of Parents Children: Casting out of Weak Alluded To Children: Caused to Pass Through Fire Children: Character of, Known by Conduct Children: Children in the Temple Children: Christ Was an Example To Children: Circumcised on the Eighth Day Children: Could Demand Their Portion During Father's Life Children: Counsel of Parents To Children: Death of, As a Judgment Upon Parents by Elisha Children: Death of, As a Judgment Upon Parents by Jesus Children: Death of, As a Judgment Upon Parents: David's Child by Uriah's Wife Children: Death of, As a Judgment Upon Parents: Firstborn of Egypt Children: Death of, As a Judgment Upon Parents: Healing of Children: Death of, As a Judgment Upon Parents: Raised from the Dead by Elijah Children: Death of, As a Judgment Upon Parents: Sons of Eli Children: Death of, As a Judgment Upon Parents: Sons of Saul Children: Dedicated to God in Infancy: Samson Children: Dedicated to God in Infancy: Samuel Children: Destruction of, a Punishment Children: Difference Made Between Male and Female, in Mosaic Law Children: Early Piety of Jeremiah Children: Early Piety of John the Baptist Children: Early Piety of Samuel Children: Edict to Murder of Herod Children: Edict to Murder of Jehu Children: Edict to Murder of Pharaoh Children: False Instruction of Children: Female: Inherited Property in Default of Sons Children: Female: Taken Care of by Nurses Children: Female: Usefully Employed Children: Fondness and Care of Mothers For Children: Frequently Bore the Curse of Parents Children: Good: Attend to Parental Teaching Children: Good: Character of, Illustrates Conversion Children: Good: Honor the Aged Children: Good: Illustrative of a Teachable Spirit Children: Good: Know the Scriptures Children: Good: Make Their Parents' Hearts Glad Children: Good: Partake of the Promises of God Children: Good: Shall be Blessed Children: Good: Show Love to Parents Children: Good: Take Care of Parents Children: Good: The Lord is With Children: Good: Their Obedience to Parents is Well Pleasing to God Children: Grief Occasioned by Loss of Children: Illegitimate: Despised by Their Brethren Children: Illegitimate: Excluded from the Congregation Children: Illegitimate: had No Inheritance Children: Illegitimate: Not Cared for by the Father Children: Illegitimate: Sometimes Sent Away With Gifts Children: Inhuman Practice of offering to Idols Children: Instance of, Leah and Rachel Children: Involved in Guilt of Parents Children: Love of, for Parents of Ruth Children: Love of, for Parents: Jesus Children: Male: Birth of, Announced to the Father by a Messenger Children: Male: If First Born, Belonged to God and Were Redeemed Children: Male: Inherited the Possessions of Their Father Children: Male: Received the Blessing of Their Father Before his Death Children: Male: Under the Care of Tutors, Till They Came of Age Children: Male: Usefully Employed Children: Mode of Giving Public Instruction To Children: Mostly Nursed by the Mothers Children: Named at Circumcision Children: Not Punished for Parents' Sake Children: Not to Have: A Reproach in Israel Children: Not to Have: Considered an Affliction Children: Often Given in Answer to Prayer Children: Often Wicked and Rebellious Children: Partiality Among, Forbidden Children: Partiality of Parents Among: Jacob for Joseph Children: Partiality of Parents Among: Rebekah for Jacob Children: Power of Parents Over, During the Patriarchal Age Children: Promised to the Righteous Children: Promises and Assurances To Children: Prosperity of, Greatly Depended on Obedience of Parents Children: Rebellious, Punished by the Civil Power Children: Resignation Manifested at Loss of Children: Share Benefits of Covenant Privileges Guaranteed to Parents Children: should Attend to Parental Teaching Children: should be Brought Early to the House of God Children: should be Brought to Christ Children: should be Instructed in the Ways of God Children: should be Judiciously Trained Children: should Honor Parents Children: should Honor the Aged Children: should not Imitate Bad Parents Children: should Take Care of Parents Children: Sold in Marriage, Law Concerning Children: Sometimes Devoted Their Property to Avoid Supporting Parents Children: Symbolical of the Regenerated Children: The Israelitish Maid, Captive in Syria Children: Treatment of, After Birth, Noticed Children: Treatment of, at Birth Children: Tutors and Governors For Children: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Children: Weaning of, a Time of Joy and Feasting Children: Wicked: Adrammelech and Sharezer Children: Wicked: Children at Beth-El Children: Wicked: Lot's Daughters Children: Wicked: Samaritans' Descendants Children: Wicked: Samuel's Sons Children: Wicked: Sennacherib's Sons Children: Worship, Attend Divine Good Children: Adduced As a Motive for Submission to God Good Children: Attend to Parental Teaching Good Children: Children in the Temple Good Children: Illustrative of a Teachable Spirit Good Children: Jephthah's Daughter Good Children: John the Baptist Good Children: Know the Scriptures Good Children: Make Their Parents' Hearts Glad Good Children: Observe the Law of God Good Children: Partake of the Promises of God Good Children: Shall be Blessed Good Children: Show Love to Parents Good Children: Spirit of, a Requisite for the Kingdom of Heaven Good Children: Take Care of Parents Good Children: The Lord is With Good Children: Their Obedience to Parents is Well Pleasing to God Wicked Children are Void of Understanding Wicked Children with Regard to Parents are a Calamity to Them Wicked Children with Regard to Parents are a Grief to Them Wicked Children with Regard to Parents: Bring Reproach on Them Wicked Children with Regard to Parents: Curse Them Wicked Children with Regard to Parents: Despise Them Wicked Children with Regard to Parents: Despised Their Elders Wicked Children with Regard to Parents: Hearken not to Them Related Terms |
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