Anonymous
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Donna Williams
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Dear Anonymous, the word "provoke" in the Greek language means "to rouse to wrath". Paul is instructing fathers as the head or leaders of the household, not to discipline their children with harshness that would cause them to become discouraged. I believe discipline when done in love will produce better results!
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