Discipline
your son or daughter. There is lots of advice for parents to spank their children…spare
the rod and spoil the child. An undisciplined child will become a fool and
bring shame to his family, as illustrated in Proverbs. A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish son is a grief to his
mother. Proverbs 10:1. A foolish son is a grief to his father and
bitterness to her who bore him. Proverbs 17:25. From a young age we want to please our parents more than anyone
else…and that usually continues as long as they are living. So to do something
that displeases them…or brings humiliation to the family…can be devastating or
at least discouraging. Did you bring honor or humiliation to your family? Are
you teaching your children to bring honor to themselves, your family…and even
to God through their actions?
Training Tip – Share these verses with your family and discuss the
fact that discipline isn’t always punishment, but can simply be training in the
right way to act, think or speak. Have your children suggest ways that they
should be disciplined for their actions or attitudes. Can you actually use
their ideas? Can they listen to your counsel and accept discipline in a
respectful manner? Praise your children for accepting discipline if they are
respectful and obedient.
Lord God, thank you for the hope that You put within
each of us… And now, Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in You…from
Psalm 39:7. Please give us wisdom in counseling and disciplining our children
as You guide and direct our lives in ways that are pleasing to You.
All
scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise
noted.
© 2013 by Mickey
M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
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