Paul is working his way through family dynamics here, but not just for the sake of compliance or obedience -- it's because he believes that every relationship is an opportunity to glorify God. Here, Paul is saying that parents ought to think about how God relates to us, and we ought to relate to our children in the same way. When you think about patience and guidance, it should be viewed with a sense of responsibility, with the goal and hope that our children might thrive. We can see that God cares deeply how we treat our children, and it should never be taken lightly. All of it is a responsibility, and all should be undertaken so that each child of God is treated like a person made in the image of God.
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