Abuse
10 passages
- Ephesians 6:4
Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Read it in context - Galatians 5:19–21
19The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; 20idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, 21and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
Read it in context - Colossians 3:19
Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.
Read it in context - Colossians 3:21
Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they will not become discouraged.
Read it in context - 1 Corinthians 7:15
But if the unbeliever leaves, let him go. The believing brother or sister is not bound in such cases. God has called you to live in peace.
Read it in context - 1 Corinthians 6:19–20
19Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body.
Read it in context - Psalm 11:5
The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked; His soul hates the lover of violence.
Read it in context - Proverbs 22:10
Drive out the mocker, and conflict will depart; even quarreling and insults will cease.
Read it in context - Proverbs 10:11
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
Read it in context - Psalm 147:3
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
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