Which verse instructs fathers not to provoke your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord?

• A. Proverbs 29:17
• B. Ephesians 6:4
• C. Proverbs 22:1
• D. Sirach 25:24

Answer: (B)

The main concept is how a parent should discipline and guide children in a faith-centered way, avoiding actions that provoke anger and instead providing spiritual nurture. In this verse, the instruction to Fathers is clear: don’t provoke your children to wrath. That means steering away from harsh, inconsistent, or belittling treatment that stirs anger or resentment. Instead, bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, which means guiding them with steady, loving instruction in God’s ways—teaching, correcting, and modeling faith so they grow in obedience to God.

Placing this in its wider context, it’s part of the family guidance in Paul’s letter to believers, emphasizing relationships built on love, responsibility, and a shared reliance on God. The emphasis is on balanced discipline that equips children to live out their faith rather than reacting with anger or fear.

Other options touch on related themes (discipline or wisdom) but don’t deliver this exact instruction about avoiding provocation and focusing on spiritual upbringing in the Lord.