See how our being Christians does not relax the bonds of our Christian relationship, but it calls us to the higher exercise of the responsibilities and duties connected therewith. Husbands love your wives, and be not bitter against them. A little thing puts them out, and they would take delight in a taunt which grieves the spirit. Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged. The duties are mutual.
Scripture maintains an equilibrium.
It does not lay down commands for one class, and then leave the other to exercise whatever tyrannical oppression it may please. The child is to obey, but the father must not provoke. But the Christian servant remembers God's eye, and is diligent always. Not with eye service as men-pleasers. Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving.