Bible Verses About Family When Facing Temptation
When you're facing temptation, the Bible's wisdom about family becomes deeply personal. These carefully selected KJV scriptures bring together God's timeless truth about family with the specific comfort and guidance you need when facing temptation. Let these verses anchor your heart in faith.
15 Scriptures About Family for Facing Temptation
"Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward."
"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
"Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth."
"And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up."
"Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged."
"And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."
"Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers."
"But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel."
"Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her."
"Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee."
"There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it."
"Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."
"Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."
"For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted."
"Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee."
A Prayer for Family When Facing Temptation
Lord, I feel the pull of temptation. Strengthen me to resist, give me a way of escape, and remind me that Your grace is stronger than any desire. Help me hide Your Word in my heart. Amen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Bible say about family when facing temptation?
The Bible offers many verses about family that are especially meaningful when facing temptation. Key scriptures include Psalm 127:3, Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 6:1-3, which remind us of God's faithfulness.
What is the best Bible verse about family for someone facing temptation?
Psalm 127:3 is a powerful verse: "Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.…" This verse speaks directly to those seeking family during this season.