Jeremiah 35:8

We have obeyed the words of Jonadab the son of Rechab, our father, in all that he commanded us, in all our days we have never drunk wine, nor have our wives, our sons, or our daughters,

Colossians 3:20

Children, obey your parents [as God’s representatives] in all things, for this [attitude of respect and obedience] is well-pleasing to the Lord [and will bring you God’s promised blessings].

Proverbs 1:8-9


My son, hear the instruction of your father,
And do not reject the teaching of your mother.

Proverbs 4:1-2

Hear, O children, the instruction of a father,
And pay attention [and be willing to learn] so that you may gain understanding and intelligent discernment.

Proverbs 4:10


Hear, my son, and accept my sayings,
And the years of your life will be many.

Proverbs 6:20


My son, be guided by your father’s [God-given] commandment (instruction)
And do not reject the teaching of your mother;

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son heeds and accepts [and is the result of] his father’s discipline and instruction,
But a scoffer does not listen to reprimand and does not learn from his errors.

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