Character Reproofs, Refrains & Scriptures for Your Home

Memorable Reproofs, Refrains and Scripts for Teaching and Training Character

SELF-CONTROL

  • “I know I can, but I have decided I won’t”

PATIENCE

  • “I am patient, I can wait”

SERVICE

  • “In our house, everyone helps!”

  • “If your bottom is out of your chair, your plate is in the sink”

  • “If you see a need, fill a need”

OBEDIENCE

  • “Obedience is doing what I am told, when I am told, with a cheerful spirit”

  • “Obedience now is obedience later” 

  • “Children obey your parents in the Lord” Ephesians 6:1-3 | Song Linked Here

GENTLENESS

  • “A gentle answer turns away anger” Proverbs 15:1 

  • “Did God give your hand for hitting? No! God gave me hands for helping, serving, loving, praying!”

  • “Do to others what you would have them do to you” Matthew 7:12 | Song Linked Here

WORDS

  • “Is it kind? Is it helpful? Does it need to be said? Is it true?”

  • “Encourage one another and build each other up!” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 | Song Linked Here

  • “Do everything without grumbling or complaining” Philippians 2:14 | Song Linked Here

FORGIVENESS

  • “Be kind and compassionate, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you” Ephesians 4:32 | Song Linked Here

GRATITUDE

“How can you ask with gratitude?” (Please)

PEACE

“In peace, I lay down in sleep. You, God, make me safe.” Psalms 4:8

“Why don’t you have to be afraid? Because God is always with you!”

HONESTY

“An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips” Proverbs 24:26

SHARING & FRIENDSHIP

“Two are better than one!” Ecclesiastes 4:9 | Song Linked Here

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