Ten Scriptural Convictions Children Need to be Taught
From the series: Handouts
Consider Memorizing These Convictions with Your Kids Along with One Verse That Supports each Conviction.
- The Bible is the inspired Word of God and the final authority for my life.
- (Exodus 20:3; Psalm 138:2 Matthew 4:4; 2Timothy 3:16)
- My purpose in life is to seek God with my whole heart and to build my goals around His priorities.
- (Exodus 20:4, 5; Psalm 119:2; Matthew 6:33; Philippians 3:8; 2 Corinthians 5:9; 1 Corinthians 10:31)
- My body is the living temple of God and must not be defiled by the lusts of the flesh.
- (Exodus 20:7; 2 Samuel 12:14; Daniel 1:8; Mark 7:21-23; 1 Corinthians 3:16; 1 Peter 2:11; 1 Thessalonians 4: 3-8)
- My church must teach the foundational truths of Scripture and reinforce my basic convictions.
- (Exodus 20:8; 2 Chronicles 7:14; Psalm 29:2; Matthew 7:15, 16; 2 Corinthians 6:14-17; 1 Peter 4:17)
- My children and grandchildren belong to God, and it is my responsibility to teach them Scriptural principles, godly character, and basic convictions.
- (Exodus 20:12; Deuteronomy 6:6, 7; 4:9; Psalm 127:3; Matthew 19:14; Galatians 4: l, 2; l Thess.2:11)
- My activities must never weaken the Scriptural convictions of another Christian.
- (Exodus 20:13; Proverbs 28:10; Matthew 18:6; Romans 14:13)
- My marriage is a lifelong commitment to God and to my marriage partner.
- (Exodus 20:14; Genesis 2:24; Proverbs 6:32; Matthew 19:6; Romans 7:2, 3)
- My money is a trust from God and must be earned and managed according to Scriptural principles.
- (Exodus 20:15: Deuteronomy 8:18; Proverbs 15:6; Malachi 3:8; Luke 16:11; I Timothy 6:10)
- My words must be in harmony with Scripture, especially when reproving and restoring a Christian brother.
- (Exodus 20:16; Proverbs 15:28, 18:21, 25:9; Matthew 12:37, 18:15; Galatians 6:1)
- My affections must be set on things above, not on things on the earth.
- (Exodus 20:17; Job 1:21; Matthew 6:20, 21; Colossians 3:2)