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PROVOKING TO WRATH

In Ephesians 6:4, we are reminded not to provoke our children to anger but to nurture them in the Lord's instruction. This message extends beyond parenting to include our relationships with employees, neighbors, and fellow believers. Too often, behavior like overprotectiveness, favoritism, and hypercriticism can lead to anger and rebellion. Instead, we should foster an environment of love, acceptance, and growth. Embracing healthy communication, sharing time, and encouraging one another can combat the stress that children face, promoting love and good works instead.

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PROVOKING TO WRATH

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  1. PROVOKING TO WRATH “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord” (Eph. 6:4)

  2. Compare Eph. 6:4 with Col. 3:21 A lesson in extremes. Balance is necessary. But, it’s not just about children. Also employees, neighbors, brothers and sisters in the Lord. So much anger, frustration, disrespect. TV contributes. Music contributes. “Who is he to be telling me what to do?” But mostly poor role models from Fathers. How do we provoke to wrath or broken spirit?

  3. Helicopter Parents Always “hovering”. Overprotective. If they fall, they need to hurt. We’re working for the future. “Protecting” someone doesn’t give them room to grow. Smothering someone produces rebellion or dependence. Not healthy. We attack their friends, teachers, police, or anyone who accuses them. Proverbs 1:1-6

  4. Showing Favoritism Gen. 37 – Joseph and Benjamin – Rachael’s children Each child, employee, member is special in their own way. To be rejected produces lasting hurt. Especially if it’s for something “not our fault”. “Better is open rebuke than love that is concealed.” Love your children. Love each other. Respect abilities but accept each other for the good.

  5. Hypercritical People “You never…” “You always…” Neither statement is true, for any of us. Matt. 7:1-2 Anything I do for the first time can be improved on. How about you? Athens – “Anyone who sees a mistake is in charge of repairs.” Romans 14:19

  6. Share Time Family, work, church – team building activities. “Cats In The Cradle” – Harry Chapin Preachers I’ve known. USA poll – kids in stress look to: 1) music, 2) friends, 3) TV. Mothers ranked 31, Fathers 48 Instead or provoking to wrath or broken spirit, “Provoke to love and good works” (Heb. 10:24).

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