The position of parenting is a blessing wherein one can realize the love and sacrifice of God raising their children. Fathers should remember that their children are not their possession, but gifts from God. As ambassadors sent from God, they should show godly love and discover the image of God in their children. Consider theses Bible verses and gain wisdom to care of your children.
Psalms 127:3-5 Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.
Proverbs 23:24 The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him.
Proverbs 20:7 The righteous who walks in his integrity—blessed are his children after him!
1Thessalonians 2:11-12 For you know how, like a father with his children, we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory.
Proverbs 10:1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother.
Luke 15:20 -23 And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. And the son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son. But the father said to his servants, 'Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet. And bring the fattened calf and kill it, and cet us eat and celebrate. For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.' And they began to celebrate.
Proverbs 19:18 Discipline your son, for there is hope; do not set your heart on putting him to death.
Colossians 3:21 Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.
