The activity of caring for others and nourishing them in the life of faith. This is necessary not only for children in the home but also for new or weak believers in the church.

Deuteronomy 4:9-10

The nurture of children in the home

See also

By parental instruction and example

Deuteronomy 6:4-9; 11:18-21
Proverbs 22:6
Ephesians 6:4
Colossians 3:21
2 Timothy 1:5; 3:15
Proverbs 1:8-10

See also

Examples of parental care

Proverbs 2:1-5; 3:1-2; 4:1-4; 5:1-2; 6:1-3,20-24
1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

The nurture of young believers in the church

See also

By the caring attitude of leaders

John 21:15-17
Acts 20:18-20
1 Corinthians 4:14-15
1 Thessalonians 3:10
Titus 1:9
1 Peter 5:1-3
Titus 2:6-7

See also

By the leader's pattern of life

Acts 20:33-35
1 Corinthians 4:16-17; 11:1
Philippians 4:9
1 Thessalonians 1:5-6
1 Thessalonians 5:14-15

See also

By the caring attitude of fellow believers

Romans 14:1
1 Corinthians 8:9-13
Galatians 6:1-2
1 Thessalonians 5:11
Titus 2:3-5
1 Peter 2:2

See also

By appropriate teaching

1 Corinthians 3:2; 14:20
Hebrews 5:11-14
2 Peter 3:18

See also

By encouraging spiritual growth

2 Corinthians 3:18
Ephesians 4:15
2 Thessalonians 1:3

See also

1614 Scripture, understanding
4482 millstones
5666 children, needs
5684 fathers
5732 polygamy
5778 adorning
5803 carelessness
7135 Israel, people of God
7943 ministry in church
8031 trust, importance
8292 love
8444 honouring God