Ought we to correct and discipline our kids? And to what ends?
I. The nature of our children shows their need for correction and the wisdom it imparts.
Total Depravity
II. This rod is a key tool for driving out foolishness
Proverbs 23:13-14
Prov. 29:15, 17
The rod of correction brings wisdom to the child by: (1) providing an immediate demonstration of the foolishness of rebellion; and (2) imparting to the child a proper fear of punishment.
Hebrews 12:11
A Parental Exercise
An Act of Faith
An Act of Faithfulness
A Responsibility
A Rescue Mission
Ephesians 6:1-2
Prov. 13:24
And there may be lots of other questions that you might have in learning to raise your kids - and one of the joys of having a church community is that we can ask these questions and grow together, especially by connecting with some other godly parents and processing through these things together. And I would encourage you to do so.
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.”
