What is the age rating for the Bible?

My mother-in-law told us that the show (the first few minutes of which we missed) had included a parental-discretion warning regarding The Bible’s at times violent content. Sure enough, a little black box in the corner of the screen told us that the program sported a TV-14 rating, for violence. What to do?

What does the Bible say about children being children?

“Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.” “Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.

Is the Bible inappropriate?

It’s not written in modern english, and uses words and sentence structures they would be unfamiliar with. They would likely read the entire passage and comprehend very little of it. It would be similar to having a young child try and read Shakespeare. So yes, the bible is unsuitable book for children to read.

What does the Bible say about a disrespectful child?

“Honor thy father and thy mother, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee” (Deuteronomy 5:16a). Disrespectful actions of children, no matter their age, are abhorred by God, and there’s no place that’s worse to see the disrespectful actions of children than in a homeschooling family.

What does the Bible say about not respecting your parents?

Children obeying their parents is a direct command from God. Ephesians 6:1 says, “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.” In this verse, obeying one’s parents can not be separated from honoring one’s parents. A strong will certainly makes it harder for some children than others.

Does the Bible say spare the rod spoil the child?

The phrase, “spare the rod and spoil the child” is not a Christian phrase and is not in the Bible. That phrase actually comes from a narrative poem written in the 1600s titled “Hudibras” by Samuel Butler. Corporal punishment does not have its basis in the Bible.

Does the Bible say fear your parents?

The Torah equates the respect you owe your parents with the respect you must show God. Furthermore it says, ‘Whoever curses his father or mother shall be put to death’ (Exodus 21:17). And furthermore it says, ‘Anyone that curses God shall bear his sin’ (Leviticus 24. –15).