What does the Bible say about provoke?
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The Bible teaches that provoking others is sinful when it stirs needless anger or discouragement, but godly when it lovingly spurs believers toward love and good works. Ephesians 6:4 and Colossians 3:21 especially warn fathers not to embitter their children, but to raise them with the Lord's disciplined, patient instruction. Proverbs commends faithful parental training and correction, while rejecting neglect that leaves a child to shame. Hebrews 10:24 calls Christians to consider one another carefully, encouraging holiness rather than irritability or contention. Children are God's gracious heritage, as Psalm 127:3 says, so parents and church members alike should exercise authority and influence with tenderness, self-control, and faith. Job 12:6 reminds us that apparent security for those who provoke God is not true safety.
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- Ephesians 6:4
You fathers, don't provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
- Colossians 3:21
Fathers, don't provoke your children, so that they won't be discouraged.
- Hebrews 10:24
Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good works,
- Ephesians 6:1-4
[1] Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. [2] "Honor your father and mother," which is the first commandment with a promise: [3] "that it may be well with you, and you may live long on the earth." [4] You fathers, don't provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
- Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.
- Proverbs 13:24
One who spares the rod hates his son, But one who loves him is careful to discipline him.
- Proverbs 29:15
The rod of correction gives wisdom, But a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
- Psalms 127:3
Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward.
- Job 12:6
The tents of robbers prosper, Those who provoke God are secure; Who carry their God in their hands.
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