Crianças
As crianças ocupam lugar especial no coração de Deus. A Bíblia instrui a educá-las, protegê-las e ensiná-las nos caminhos do Senhor desde cedo — formando gerações que temem a Deus.
Herança do Senhor
Os filhos são herança do Senhor. Eles são presentes de Deus — cada criança é um milagre e uma responsabilidade sagrada.
3 Lo, children are an inheritance from the Lord: a reward is the fruit of the body.
12 So that our sons may be like plants, grown up in their youth: our daughters, like cornerpillars, sculptured in the model of a palace.
13 For thou possessest my reins: thou hast covered me in my mothers womb.14 I will thank thee therefore, that I am so fearfully and wonderfully made: wonderful are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
9 BETH. Wherewithal shall a youth keep his way pure? by guarding it according to thy word.
9 BETH. Wherewithal shall a youth keep his way pure? by guarding it according to thy word.
11 (34:12) Come, ye children, hearken unto me: the fear of the Lord will I teach you.
Instruir as crianças
Instrui a criança no caminho em que deve andar. A educação cristã é mandamento repetido através de toda a Escritura.
6 Train up the lad in accordance with his course: even when he groweth old, will he not depart from it.
6 Train up the lad in accordance with his course: even when he groweth old, will he not depart from it.
6 Train up the lad in accordance with his course: even when he groweth old, will he not depart from it.
15 When folly is bound fast to the heart of a lad, the rod of correction must remove it far from him.
15 When folly is bound fast to the heart of a lad, the rod of correction must remove it far from him.
24 He that withholdeth his rod hateth his son; but he that loveth him chastiseth him betimes.
1 A wise son becometh so by the correction of his father; but a scorner hearkeneth not to rebuke.
1 My son, forget not my teaching, and let thy heart keep my commandments;2 For length of days, and years of life, and peace, will they increase unto thee.
1 My son, forget not my teaching, and let thy heart keep my commandments;
12 Because whomever the Lord loveth he admonisheth; and as a father who delighteth in his son.
4 And he instructed me, and said unto me, Let thy heart grasp firmly my words: observe my commandments and live.5 Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding: forget not, and depart not from the sayings of my mouth.
Disciplinar com amor
A vara e a repreensão dão sabedoria. A disciplina produz o fruto pacífico da justiça nos que são exercitados por ela.
15 The rod and reproof impart wisdom; but a lad abandoned to himself bringeth shame on his mother.
13 Withhold not from a lad correction; for if thou beat him with the rod, he will not die.
22 Hearken unto thy father that hath begotten thee, and despise not thy mother although she be old.23 Buy the truth and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.
26 He that plundereth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that bringeth shame and dishonor.
1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than one of perverse lips, who is a fool.
7 The righteous walketh in his integrity: happy will be his children after him.
11 Even a child maketh himself known by his doings, whether his work will be pure, and whether it will be upright.
25 A foolish son is a vexation to his father, and bitterness to her that hath born him.
6 The crown of old men are childrens children; and the ornament of children are their fathers.
6 The crown of old men are childrens children; and the ornament of children are their fathers.
5 A fool contemneth the correction of his father; but he that observeth admonition will become prudent.
20 A wise son causeth his father to rejoice; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
7 Whoso keepeth the law is an intelligent son; but he that is a companion of gluttons bringeth dishonor on his father.
8 Hear, my son, the instruction of thy father, and cast not off the teaching of thy mother;9 For a wreath of grace are they unto thy head, and chains for thy throat.
32 And now, O children of men, hearken unto me! for happy those that observe my ways.33 Hear correction, and be wise, and reject it not.
Obediência e promessa
Filhos, obedecei a vossos pais no Senhor. Honra a teu pai e tua mãe para que viva muito tempo sobre a terra.
6 And these words which I command thee this day, shall be in thy heart:7 And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and thou shalt speak of them when thou sittest in thy house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.
7 And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and thou shalt speak of them when thou sittest in thy house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.
40 And thou shalt keep his statutes, and his commandments, which I command thee this day, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee; and that thou mayest live many days upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee, for all times.
28 Observe and hear all these words which I command thee; in order that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee for ever, when thou wilt do what is good and right in the eyes of the Lord thy God.
46 He said unto them, Set your hearts unto all the words which I testify against you this day, so that ye may command them your children, to observe to do all the words of this law.47 For it is not a vain word for you; on the contrary, it is your life; and through this word shall ye live many days in the land, whither ye go over the Jordan to possess it.
Crianças e o reino
Deixai vir a mim as crianças. Jesus honrou as crianças como modelo de fé e humildade para todo o seu povo.
Identidade e crescimento
Somos filhos de Deus pelo Espírito de adoção. Crescer em Cristo é amadurecer em fé, obediência e amor ao próximo.
Transmitir a fé
Contaremos à geração vindoura os louvores do Senhor. O legado de fé é o maior presente que damos aos nossos filhos.
13 And all thy children shall be disciples of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children.
13 And all thy children shall be disciples of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children.
19 The living, the living alone shall thank thee, like me this day: the father to the children shall make known thy truth.
15 Can a woman forget her sucking child, not to have mercy on the son of her body? yea, should these even forget, yet would I not forget thee.16 Behold, upon the palms of my hands have I engraved thee; thy walls are continually before me.
14 (4:8) And I looked about, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not afraid of them: think on the Lord, the great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses.
1 And the lad Samuel was ministering unto the Lord before Eli. And the word of the Lord was scarce in those days: prophecy was not extended.
4 We will not conceal them from their children, relating to the latest generation the praises of the Lord, and his strength, and his wonderful deeds which he hath done.5 Yea, he established a testimony in Jacob, and instituted a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children:6 In order that the latest generation might know them, even the children that are to be born; that they may arise and relate them to their children;7 That they may place in God their hope, and not forget the doings of God, but observe his commandments;