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A father kneels to instruct attentive children while their mother and grandmother share the household space.
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Ephesians 6:1-4

Nurture without provoking

Stand Strong and Send Peace · Ephesians 6

Story guide: The household interprets children’s obedience and parents’ responsibility to nurture without provoking.

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1Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.

2Honor your father and mother—which is the first commandment with a promise—

3so that it may go well with you and you may live long on the earth.

4And fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

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