As adult sons navigate the complexities of life, the wisdom found in Scripture provides valuable guidance and encouragement. These verses highlight the importance of faith, responsibility, and the enduring bond between parents and their adult children.
In moments of uncertainty or challenge, the teachings in the Bible can serve as a source of strength and hope. Whether you are a parent seeking wisdom for your son or an adult son looking for inspiration, this collection of verses will enrich your understanding and foster a deeper connection to faith.
My son, hear the instruction of your father, and do not forsake the law of your mother.
Hear, my children, the instruction of a father, and give attention to know understanding.
The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is the grief of his mother.
He who begets a scoffer does so to his sorrow, and the father of a fool has no joy.
He who mistreats his father and chases away his mother is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.
Whoever curses his father or his mother, his lamp will be put out in deep darkness.
Listen to your father who begot you, and do not despise your mother when she is old.
The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice, and he who begets a wise child will delight in him.
Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, but a companion of harlots wastes his wealth.
Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth, before the difficult days come.
Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.
And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord.
But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb is a reward.
Then He said: “A certain man had two sons. And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.’”
Or what man is there among you who, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone?
Children’s children are the crown of old men, and the glory of children is their father.
You ran well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth?
Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God!
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.
For whom the LORD loves, He corrects, just as a father the son in whom he delights.
If you endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom a father does not chasten?
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights.
Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another.
Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a loyal heart and with a willing mind.
My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him who reproaches me.
For though you might have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel.
My son, do not despise the chastening of the LORD, nor detest His correction.
That you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation.
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Guidance and Strength for Our Adult Son
Heavenly Father,
We come before You with hearts full of hope and gratitude for our adult son. We ask for Your divine guidance as he navigates the challenges of his life. Grant him wisdom in his decisions and strength in his endeavors.
Lord, fill him with confidence to pursue his passions and the courage to face any obstacles that may arise. Surround him with supportive friends and mentors who reflect Your love and truth. May he always feel Your presence beside him, leading him on the path You have chosen.
Help him to grow in faith, understanding, and purpose. May he seek You in times of uncertainty and rejoice in Your blessings in times of abundance. Fill his heart with love and compassion for others, and let his actions reflect Your grace.
We trust in Your plans for him and pray for his continued growth and happiness. In Jesus’ name, we pray,
Amen.