Biblical Family Values

“Honest weights and scales are the LORD’S;
All the weights in the bag are His work.” Proverbs 16:11

We hear so much talk about “family values,” but what are they?
Here is a list to guide Christian parents in discipling their children.

We are to value:

1. The Glory of God Isaiah 43:7; Ephesians 1:6

2. Salvation Acts 4:12; Matthew 4:19

3. Spiritual Growth 2 Peter 3:18

4. The Bible 2 Timothy 3:16,17

5. Prayer Philippians 4:6,7

6. Wisdom Proverbs 3:13-26

7. Love Matthew 22:37-40

8. Stewardship Psalm 24:1; 1 Corinthians 4:2; 6:19,20; Ephesians 5:16;
1 Peter 4:10,11; 1 Timothy 4:6-10

9. Authority Philippians 2:10; Romans 13:1-7; Hebrews 13:17;
Ephesians 6:5-9

10. Roles Ephesians 5:21-6:4

11. The Church Matthew 16:18; Ephesians 2:19-22

12. The Kingdom of God Matthew 4:17; 6:33

13. Holiness 1 Peter 1:15,16

14. Character Development Matthew 5:3-8

15. Hope 1 John 3:1-3

“For where your treasure [value] is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:21

prepared for our family by John Woodward

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