but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord." (Ephesians 6:4)
As I mentioned in the last post, we as parents are not perfect. I myself, have made many mistakes as a parent.
In writing to the Christians at Ephesus, Paul mentions a mistake that I as a father have made, and many others have made as well. That is "provoking our children to anger."
Approaching areas of correction, should not always be with anger.
To our children, it may seem that we are getting upset about everything. Always coming to blows with our children, is not a good way of communicating with them, or correcting them.
Solomon was right when he said: "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." (Proverbs 15:1) Yes, there may be times when anger is necessary, but not for all the confrontations with our children.
And to have them angry with us, only brings distance in our relationship with them.
Solomon also said that: "Behold, Children are a gift from the Lord." (Psalm 127:3) We need to treat them like they are a gift from the Lord. We need to show respect to them, in hopes that in return they will respect us, as being loving, and caring parents. GP
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