Colossians 3:21 — Community Reflections

COLOSSIANS 3:21 — KING JAMES VERSION 1 0

“Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.”

Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged — 'Provoke' (erethizō, irritate) creates discouragement (athumeo, loss of spirit). This tempers paternal authority: harsh discipline destroys the child's spirit. Discipline must be measured, not crushing. Children are not property but persons whose discouragement grieves the Lord.

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Mary Patel (test user)4h ago

Lessons in obedience — Colossians 3

This connects directly to the promise made to Abraham. It implies covenant loyalty, steadfast love that never wavers.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. ...