Yet it is not for this that God is wroth with thee, but…
““Yet it is not for this that God is wroth with thee, but that thou mayest convert thy family, that hath done wrong against the Lord and against you their parents. But out of fondness for thy children thou didst not admonish thy family, but didst suffer it to become fearfully corrupt. Therefore the Lord is wroth with thee. But He will heal all thy past sins, which have been committed in thy family; for by reason of their sins and iniquities thou hast been corrupted by the affairs of this world.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Divine anger stems from neglecting moral guidance within one's family, leading to collective corruption.
In simple terms: Neglecting family guidance angers God.
Key Takeaway
Guide your family morally.
Themes
faith
family
morality
Mood
solemn
serious
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- parenting
- community leadership
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities do you feel toward guiding loved ones?
- How can you balance compassion with correction?
A Different Perspective
The passage assumes a single deity and specific doctrine.