4 Goals to Pursue in Parenting by William Boekestein | Ligonier Ministries Blog

Near the end of Colossians 3 God speaks his will to people who play a role in six different relationships; Wives, husbands, children, fathers, bondservants, and masters. Only to fathers does God NOT speak a positive command. He simply says, “Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged” (Col. 3:21). Perhaps by doing so, God is accentuating the uniquely devastating problem of parental provocation. Still, Ephesians 6:4 teaches us that there is a clear alternative to provocative parenting. MORE: 4 Goals to Pursue in Parenting by William Boekestein | Ligonier Ministries Blog