What Does the Bible Say About Family?

"Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him."

"Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it."

"Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you."

"These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road..."

"Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged."

"But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord."

"Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 'Honor your father and mother' — which is the first commandment with a promise."

"Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever."

"Children's children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children."