Children · 8 passages
Growing Up with God
Verses for older children about choices, work and growing in wisdom.
Luke 2:52 WEB
52And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
1 Timothy 4:12 WEB
12Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.
Proverbs 3:5–6 WEB
5Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. 6In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
Colossians 3:23 WEB
23And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,
Ephesians 6:1 WEB
1Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.
Philippians 4:8 WEB
8Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report: if there is any virtue and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
Matthew 6:33 WEB
33But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.
Proverbs 4:23 WEB
23Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life.
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