Since you have been raised with Christ, since you have died and your life is now hidden with Christ in God – since you are a new man in him, this should affect everything you do.
In verse 21 Paul turns to the parents - and particularly the fathers. Why does he address only the fathers? It's not because mothers don't ever provoke their children. No, Paul knows the human heart too well to suppose that mothers are perfect!
Rather, in this statement, Paul addresses both fathers and mothers. The husband is the head of the wife, and so he should provide leadership in the parenting of the children. This does not eliminate the responsibility of the mother, rather this is a direct challenge to the tendency of fathers to ignore their family responsibilities.
The whole of Scripture gives direct commands for fathers to be involved in the training of children - especially in their spiritual training. You are to be a model of God the Father in your love and care for your children.
In other words, verse 21 is another application of the whole chapter! So let's go through Colossians 3 with verse 21 in mind...
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