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Biblical discipline

I was pleased to find this group, but disappointed that there are no posts. It seems to me that the Bible's teachings on the use of discipline are ignored by very many people, even people who are otherwise devout Christians.

The bible could not be clearer about the use of corporal punishment:

Proverbs 13:24
Whoever spares the rod hates their children,
but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.


Proverbs 29:17
Discipline your children, and they will give you peace;
they will bring you the delights you desire.


Hebrews 12:11
No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful.
Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.


It is our duty as Christians to discipline children when required. Discipline should be given from a place of love for the child. It will be unpleasant at the time but has immense benefits in the longer term.
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helen69 · 51-55, F
I soso much agree with Simon as I was a Christian mother myself not so long ago
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Birgit12 · 56-60, F
@helen69 I agree Helen
It’s important to undisciplined children if they misbehave
Justmeraeagain · 56-60, F
If the discipline is severe or abusive that's not love and only leads to rebellion in the future.
You quote only half of the story the Bible also talks about not frustrating the child and about guiding and teaching them.
Perhaps, you don't mean abuse,but some people will use this post to justify child abuse.
Whatever we do it is to be done in love.
MartinII · 70-79, M
I agree, but love is an essential part of it. One reads here of extremely severe punishments given in the name of God, to adults as well as children, where no love seems to be involved.
harveyrider · 61-69, M
Amen Simon. I couldn’t agree more .
KingCobra · 36-40, M
This was very well said - especially coming from someone your age.
chubbysteve99 · 56-60, M
I agree sir
oogirl · 13-15, F
Sounds like my parents
SimonEdu · 22-25, M
@oogirl Are they strict with you?
oogirl · 13-15, F
@SimonEdu a little
MissyChrissy · 18-21, F
I get maintenance spankings on Sunday before church every week.
I have to pray Our Lord while getting it.
Afterwards in church I have to wear a schoolgirl outfit, dress but no panties to make me feel the hard bench on my sore bum. I kneel a lot during mass like a good catholic girl.
SunshineGirl · 36-40, F
I'm not sure where you got the idea that they are ignored . . about one in every three people on this site is obsessed with the idea of beating children.
Dad believes that too
chubbysteve99 · 56-60, M
does any one here chat?
harveyrider · 61-69, M
chubbysteve99 · 56-60, M
@harveyrider lovely sir
Birgit12 · 56-60, F
Biblical discipline is the best for raising children in the responsible way
MartinII · 70-79, M
@Birgit12 I don't disagree but it is, I think, only the Old Testament that recommends what you mean. The New Testament, while not so far as I know dealing with the matter specifically, might be thought to point in a different direction.
CanSk1990 · M
CP should be used more in the home, educational system and possibly the judicial system.
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