Bible Verses for Siblings That Argue

The kids are at it again. Words are flying, tempers flaring, and at any minute, it's going to escalate into something worse. Lecturing and yelling at them to stop doesn't carry much weight, but if they've been raised in a Christian atmosphere and have at least a little background in Bible verses, reading or quoting the Bible might prove calming. And with a little luck, as they get older they'll even remember these six Bible verses and quote them to their own children.

Bible Verses for When Boys Argue
Since boys have a different mindset than girls and will sometimes resort to fists instead of just angry words, Bible verses that emphasize love or kindness might not be as well accepted as Bible verses that stress physical attributes and abilities. For that reason, the three Bible verses below are ones that boys will find easier to accept and apply.

Proverbs 16:32
The Book of Proverbs is loaded with common sense suggestions and sayings. In this particular case, most boys can relate to the concept that having patience and being slow to anger could make them mighty men: "He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city."

Proverbs 27:3
Almost all boys played with stones and sand when they were little, so Bible verses that mention those items create a natural connection. This particular verse creates the link that stones and sand may be heavy, but anger is heavier, "A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both."

Colossians 3:8
Sometimes with boys it's simply best to come out and say what needs to be said, rather than tiptoe around the matter. If there's not only anger but also swearing involved in the argument, this Bible verse could help, "But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth."

Bible Verses for When Girls Argue
When girls argue there may not be fists involved, but there can be meanness, spite, and a silent treatment that goes on for days, putting the entire family on edge. Because girls are more sensitive to verses that convey emotions or talk about intelligence, rather than with concepts of strength and might, these Bible verses are well suited for use with girls.

Proverbs 15:1
Most girls have a soft spot at heart, and so quoting Bible verses that talk of softness is one way to access tender feelings: "A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger."

Exodus 20:12
Reminding girls to honor their parents appeals to their sense of family and brings to mind those they love. This Bible verse in Exodus could well end an argument, "Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee."

Timothy 2:23
Young women don't want to be thought of as foolish or unintelligent, and this Bible verse reminds them to avoid those attributes because they create arguments: "But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes."

Parenting is not an easy task, and when arguments ensue between the children, parents often find themselves at wit's end. Bible verses that speak to the siblings' souls will help soothe the anger and create an environment for communication.

Sources:
"Scriptures," LDS.org.

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