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.
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.
