• Hebrews 12:7-11
• Discipline is necessary and unpleasant – Proverbs 19:18; Hebrews 12:11
• Discipline has a purpose and goal
  • Purges evil and purifies the heart – Proverbs 20:30
  • Drives out folly and foolishness – Proverbs 22:15
  • Corrects condemning behavior – Proverbs 23:13-14
    • Exodus 21:20 – Compare the word “rod” here. The rod of discipline is painful!
  • Imparts wisdom and prevents shame – Proverbs 29:15-17; 17:25
    • Discipline early while there is hope! Proverbs 19:18
  • The goal is holiness and righteousness – Hebrews 12:7-11
• Discipline MUST be motivated by love – Proverbs 3:11-12
• Discipline and love linked – Proverbs 13:24
• Unloving punishment is destruction – Ephesians 6:4
• The Bible and discipline

Child abuse

Godly discipline

Unfair, unexpected

Fair, expected

Degrading, demoralizing

Balanced, reasonable

Leaves permanent damage, scars

Painful, no permanent damage

Motivated by hatred, emotional damage

Motivated by love, emotional security

• Administering discipline
  • Start early – Proverbs 19:18
  • Stay balanced – Proverbs 29:15
    • Use the rod and reproof – Proverbs 3:11-12
    • Verbal (not shouting, Galatians 5:20)
    • Sometimes it is sufficient – Proverbs 17:10
  • Corporal (the rod)
    • Never to vent anger (Ephesians 4:26)
    • Distinguish immaturity vs defiance
    • Be consistent, avoid extremes
    • Administer privately
    • Don’t delay – Ecclesiastes 8:11
    • Decide with your spouse
    • Pray for wisdom – Proverbs 2:6
    • Discipline by the Word of God – Ephesians 6:4
    • Seek godly counsel – Proverbs 15:22
  • The naysayers
    • Apply God’s pattern, expect ridicule – II Timothy 3:12
    • “Spanking is abuse, ya know”
    • “Your kids are just learning to hit others” – Colossians 3:20
  • Discipline’s reward
    • Discipline will be well worth the effort – Proverbs 10:1; 29:17
      • Eli’s regret – II Samuel 2:17, 24; 3:13
      • Lasting righteousness, holiness – Proverbs 22:6

• Proverbs 31:10-31
• The keeper of the house – Titus 2:3-5
  • Isaiah 66:13; Psalms 31:2
  • A mother’s priority should be the house.
  • Psalms 127:3 – Godly mothers will view their children as rewards from God.
  • I Timothy 5:14
• A spiritual guide and example – Proverbs 31:26-30
  • A woman of sincere faith – II Timothy 1:5
  • A loving teacher – Titus 2:4-5; Proverbs 6:20-23
  • Wields influence – II Chronicles 22:2-4
    • Hebrews 11:23-27 – Moses’ parents were not afraid of the king’s edict because of their faith.
  • Practices discipline – Proverbs 29:15; 13:24

• The provider – I Timothy 5:8; Luke 11:11-13
• The spiritual leader – Ephesians 6:4
  • Acknowledges God’s standard – Ephesians 5:8-10
    • Psalms 78:4-7
  • Wields influence to teach the standard – Joshua 24:14-15
    • Through instruction – Deuteronomy 6:6-7
      • Deuteronomy 32:46
    • By example – Ephesians 5:25; II Timothy 1:5
      • We must treasure the Word in our hearts if we are going to be diligent teachers.
      • II Chronicles 22:3-4 – Ahaziah did evil after his mother counseled him to do evil.
    • The loving discipliner – Hebrews 12:6-10
    • Reinforce the motive – Proverbs 13:24; Deuteronomy 8:5
    • Necessary for growth – Proverbs 22:15; 29:17
    • Not to provoke to wrath – Ephesians 6:4; Colossians 3:21

• Deuteronomy 6:1-9
• I Kings 15:26, 34; 16:30; 22:52 – Examples of evil kings who followed in the sin of Jeroboam. Their parents did not influence them for good.
• II Chronicles 25:1-2, 14-16 – Half-hearted service to God can be just as destructive as failing to serve God at all. Half measures are no measures in God’s eyes.
• If we are looking for excuses to not teach our children, we’ll find them!
• Deuteronomy 6:6-7 – We are to be diligent teachers. If God’s Word does not have a place in our heart, how can we be diligent teachers?
  • Proverbs 2:20
  • I John 3:7
  • II Timothy 1:5 – Timothy’s mother and grandmother were great influences on him.
• Deuteronomy 6:12-14, 20-25
  • Psalms 119:36
  • Hosea 6:4
  • Proverbs 6:20-24
  • Proverbs 22:6

• Lesson 3: The rebellion against Moses and Aaron
  • Korah, Dathan, Abiram, and the 250 men who stood with them
    • They were rebellious, ego-driven, and selfish. They did not respect the position God had put them in.
    • Numbers 3:5-10
  • Moses and Aaron
    • They were meek and humble and always pointed back to God.
    • Leviticus 19:18
    • Romans 12:19-21
    • James 1:19-20
  • The people of Israel as a collective group
    • They were fickle and easily swayed by their leaders.
    • God punished those who sympathized with the offenders the same as the offenders.
  • God
    • He is loving and just. He is powerful and will punish those who do not obey.