20+ Bible Verses That Remind Us What God Says About Family
November 22, 2017
God wants families to love one another and care for each other. He calls us to raise our families with those values in mind! It is His desire that we foster that love, teach His values and practice them not just on our loved ones, but with others, too. Sometimes, the world’s perspective creeps into our daily lives, and the family structure develops painful cracks that feel like they would be impossible to heal. But remember, nothing is impossible with our God! Here are some Bible verses about family that remind us what God’s plan is for family, and how we should treat each other!
Bible Verses About Family and How We Should Treat One Another
Acts 10:2
2 He and all his family were devout and God-fearing; he gave generously to those in need and prayed to God regularly.
Colossians 3:13
13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Matthew 7:12
12 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.
Philippians 2:3
3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,
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Titus 2:7
7 In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness
6. Colossians 3:20
20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.
1 John 4:19
19 We love because he first loved us.
1 Peter 2:17
17 Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.
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8 Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
Proverbs 22:6
6 Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.
Ephesians 6:4
4 Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
Exodus 20:12
12 “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.
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Proverbs 6:20
20 My son, keep your father’s command and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.
Joshua 24:15
15 But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.”
Psalm 127:3-5
3 Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. 4 Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. 5 Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court.
John 13:34-35
34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
12 Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. 13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.
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Colossians 3:20
20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.
Proverbs 15:20
20 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
Proverbs 1:8
8 Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.
Ephesians 6:1-2
1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise—
Psalm 103:17
17 But from everlasting to everlasting the LORD’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children
Deuteronomy 5:16
16 “Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live long and that it may go well with you in the land the LORD your God is giving you.
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29 Whoever brings ruin on their family will inherit only wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise.
Proverbs 31:15-17
15 She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her female servants. 16 She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. 17 She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.
Bible Verses About Family That Remind Us of God's Desires for Us
These Bible verses about family are just a few that are in the Bible giving us direction. God knew that we would suffer many ups and downs in our family relationships. He knew we would struggle in raising our children and loving each other through difficult times, and He provided the wisdom and guidance for every single situation!
There are many more Bible verses about family and how we should treat others throughout His Word. Always remember you can turn to His Word not just for daily inspiration and encouragement, but for instruction on how to get along with others during trying times and how to improve our relationships and grow our families with His strength!
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