Ephesians 6:4

The Message

Fathers, don’t frustrate your children with no-win scenarios. Take them by the hand and lead them in the way of the Master.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 28:20

David continued to address Solomon: “Take charge! Take heart! Don’t be anxious or get discouraged. God, my God, is with you in this; he won’t walk off and leave you in the lurch. He’s at your side until every last detail is completed for conducting the worship of God. You have all the priests and Levites standing ready to pitch in, and skillful craftsmen and artisans of every kind ready to go to work. Both leaders and people are ready. Just say the word.”

Proverbs 19:18

Discipline your children while you still have the chance; indulging them destroys them.

Proverbs 22:15

Young people are prone to foolishness and fads; the cure comes through tough-minded discipline.

Proverbs 22:6

Point your kids in the right direction— when they’re old they won’t be lost.

Proverbs 29:15

Wise discipline imparts wisdom; spoiled adolescents embarrass their parents.

Proverbs 29:17

Discipline your children; you’ll be glad you did— they’ll turn out delightful to live with.

Deuteronomy 4:9

Just make sure you stay alert. Keep close watch over yourselves. Don’t forget anything of what you’ve seen. Don’t let your heart wander off. Stay vigilant as long as you live. Teach what you’ve seen and heard to your children and grandchildren.

Colossians 3:21

Parents, don’t come down too hard on your children or you’ll crush their spirits.

2 Timothy 1:5

That precious memory triggers another: your honest faith—and what a rich faith it is, handed down from your grandmother Lois to your mother Eunice, and now to you! And the special gift of ministry you received when I laid hands on you and prayed—keep that ablaze! God doesn’t want us to be shy with his gifts, but bold and loving and sensible.

Joshua 24:15

“If you decide that it’s a bad thing to worship God, then choose a god you’d rather serve—and do it today. Choose one of the gods your ancestors worshiped from the country beyond The River, or one of the gods of the Amorites, on whose land you’re now living. As for me and my family, we’ll worship God.”

Judges 13:12

Manoah said, “So. When what you say comes true, what do you have to tell us about this boy and his work?”