Controlling Parents
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Matthew 10:37, 38
Anyone who loves his father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me; / and anyone who does not take up his cross and follow Me is not worthy of Me.
Proverbs 11:29
He who brings trouble on his house will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.
Galatians 5:1
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery.
Proverbs 12:16–18
A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult. / He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit. / Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
James 4:8
Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
James 1:5
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
Proverbs 15:31
He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.
Matthew 18:15
If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.
Proverbs 24:3
By wisdom a house is built and by understanding it is established;