Protecting Children from Harmful Parental Behaviors: A Biblical Approach
When raising children alongside a parent with a personality disorder who weaponizes relationships or seeks revenge, wisdom and discernment become essential. Scripture provides guidance for these painful situations where children need protection while still honoring God's design for family. Understanding the Biblical Priority of Child Protection Scripture consistently emphasizes the sacred responsibility to protect children: Matthew 18:6 - "If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea." Jesus places extraordinary value on children's spiritual and emotional wellbeing. This verse establishes that protecting children from harm—including psychological manipulation and emotional abuse—is a sacred duty. Proverbs 31:8-9 - "Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute....