Children’s Duties Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother” - which is the first commandment with a promise - “that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” - Ephesians 6:1-3 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. - Colossians 3:20 “‘...Honor your father and mother.’” - Luke 18:20 “Cursed is the man who dishonors his father or his mother.” - Deuteronomy 27:16 “‘Each of you must respect his mother and father.’” - Leviticus 19:3 “Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you ...” - Deuteronomy 5:16 My son, keep your father’s commands and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. - Proverbs 6:20 A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke. - Proverbs 13:1 A fool spurns his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence. - Proverbs 15:5 Even a child is known by his actions, by whether his conduct is pure and right. - Proverbs 20:11 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother. - Proverbs 10:1 My son, if sinners entice you, do not give in to them. - Proverbs 1:10 He who keeps the law is a discerning son, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father. - Proverbs 28:7 “Now then, my sons, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways. Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not ignore it.” - Proverbs 8:32,33 My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad; my inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right. - Proverbs 23:15, 16 Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old. - Proverbs 23:22 The father of a righteous man has great joy; he who has a wise son delights in him. May your father and mother be glad; may she who gave you birth rejoice! My son, give me your heart and let your eyes keep to my ways. - Proverbs 23:24-26