Topical Bible: Children: Good: Make Their Parents' Hearts Glad

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In the Bible, children are often depicted as a blessing and a source of joy for their parents. The Scriptures emphasize the importance of children living righteously and the positive impact this has on their families. A child's good behavior and wise choices are seen as a reflection of proper upbringing and a source of pride and gladness for their parents.

Biblical References:

1. Proverbs 10:1 : "A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother." This verse highlights the contrasting outcomes of a child's behavior. A wise child, who makes sound decisions and follows the path of righteousness, brings joy and satisfaction to their parents. In contrast, foolishness leads to sorrow and distress.

2. Proverbs 23:24-25 : "The father of a righteous man will greatly rejoice, and he who fathers a wise son will delight in him. May your father and mother be glad, and may she who gave you birth rejoice!" These verses underscore the joy and delight that parents experience when their children live righteously and wisely. The emphasis is on the fulfillment and happiness that come from seeing one's children walk in truth and integrity.

3. Proverbs 29:17 : "Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul." This passage suggests that proper discipline and guidance lead to a child's good behavior, which in turn brings peace and delight to the parents. The role of discipline is crucial in shaping a child's character and ensuring they grow up to be a source of joy.

4. 3 John 1:4 : "I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth." Although this verse is often interpreted in a spiritual sense, it reflects the broader principle that parents find immense joy in knowing their children are living according to the truth and principles of their faith.

The Role of Parents:

Parents are tasked with the responsibility of raising their children in the fear and admonition of the Lord. This involves teaching them the ways of God, instilling moral values, and guiding them towards making wise decisions. The Bible encourages parents to be diligent in their instruction and to model godly behavior, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:6-7 : "These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up."

The Impact of a Child's Goodness:

When children adhere to the teachings of their parents and live according to biblical principles, they not only bring joy to their families but also serve as a testament to the faithfulness of God's promises. Their good behavior can influence their peers and community, reflecting the light of Christ in a world that often strays from His teachings. The joy that parents experience from their children's righteousness is a testament to the fulfillment of God's design for family and community life.

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Proverbs 10:1
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
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Proverbs 23:24
The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begets a wise child shall have joy of him.
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Proverbs 29:17
Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yes, he shall give delight to your soul.
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Thou Shalt Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother.
... they wish to serve God with truly good works, that ... distressing, and difficult works
and make their boast, we ... in their houses; thus the children could captivate ...
/.../luther/the large catechism/thou shalt honor thy father.htm

He Spake to them of the Father
... hearts and minds." The children of a good, human father ... in their father's care; but
the children of the ... They make their requests known to Him perhaps, but that ...
//christianbookshelf.org/smith/the god of all comfort/chapter 5 he spake to.htm

The Domestic Relation.
... By all means show a deep interest in your children. ... Do not make them feel that they
are servants. ... Read some good story to them, or better still, tell them one ...
/.../orr/the gospel day /chapter xiii the domestic relation.htm

Fifth Commandment
... That was a good many years ago ... I would rather die a hundred deaths than have my children
grow up to ... Do all you can to make their declining years sweet and happy ...
//christianbookshelf.org/moody/weighed and wanting/fifth commandment.htm

Sponsorship
... listen to his lies; look up to your good Father in ... It is God's will that these children
should be confirmed ... also; and trust to God's Spirit to make them kindly ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/kingsley/sermons for the times/sermon v sponsorship.htm

The Fifth Commandment
... All these are powerful arguments to make children honour and obey their parents. ...
Some parents discourage the good they see in their children, and so nip ...
/.../watson/the ten commandments/2 5 the fifth commandment.htm

"But Ye have Received the Spirit of Adoption, Whereby we Cry, Abba ...
... wish well to them, and leave them a good example for ... is the impression he putteth
on his children, he putteth ... of the inheritance, and withal, to make them fit ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon xxxviii but ye have.htm

God the Joy-Bringer
... just as the gifts of parents to their children do, with ... written upon everything that
contributes to make us blessed. ... the enemies of all that is good and noble ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/god the joy-bringer.htm

The Fruits of the Spirit.
... the yearning has awoke in them to make others better ... else will have become fashionable;
and our children will look back on our ways of doing good with pity ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/kingsley/westminster sermons/sermon vi the fruits of.htm

Going Home --A Christmas Sermon
... and-such a favor." And should the children of God ... go home and tell them, in order
to make their hearts glad. ... hearing the Word preached, and the good man could ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 3 1857/going homea christmas sermon.htm