Preachers devote a lot of time and preparation to “wives submit to your husband,” “children obey and honor your parents,” and so forth. However, very little is said about two remarkable verses: “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” -Ephesians 6:4 “Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.” -Colossians 3:21 (As a side note, even though Paul uses the term “fathers,” most commentators would agree that the