PARENTING CAN BE PAINFUL!

PARENTING CAN BE PAINFUL!

Prov 22:15

15 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

Prov 13:24

24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes [early; before it is too late].

Heb 12:11

11 Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.

          There is no argument regarding the corporal correction of children in the Bible! It is recommended both to insure proper development and to restrain rebellion. We humans are born with our parents’ fallen nature. “Foolishness is bound, or integrated, in the heart of every child.” What may seem cute at age 2 will become troublesome at age 20.

It takes courage and skill to channel children toward a disciplined and profitable goal. A large rushing body of water is a flash flood without the restricting banks of the river. Parents must provide appropriate restriction and guidance.

Actually, The Bible likens children to arrows in the quiver of an archer. Each arrow is carefully selected and aimed at a specific target. The archer determines direction and speed with each draw of the bow. Once beyond the control of the archer the arrow will continue in the way he was pointed.

If you are still a child under discipline, please yield yourself to godly guidance. If you are a parent, don’t neglect discipline. Proverbs says that it restrains and prevents foolishness. Hebrews says that it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness.

Prov 3:11-12

11 My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord ; neither be weary of his correction:

12 For whom the Lord  loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.

Loving Father, your chastening rod is always applied in steady measure. Aim me like an arrow at the target you have selected for me. Let me fly true. AMEN