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II Samuel 7:14-15 - God said He would both correct Solomon and show him lovingkindness.
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Emply a radical amount of love.
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God expresses His love through action. I John 3:16-18
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Employ a radical amount of discipline
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Discipline grows out of love. Proverbs 27:5
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Ephesians 6:4 - Fathers are to do and say whatever it takes to raise their children in the Lord.
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Discipline involves instruction.
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Isaiah 1:18-20 - God clearly shows His people the choice between right and wrong and the consequences of each.
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Proverbs 1:8-10 - The instruction of parents is a great blessing.
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Ezekiel 3:4-9 - Sometimes we need to be stubborn in our discipline.
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Discipline involves punishment.
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Proverbs 13:24 - Corporal punishment is approved by God.
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Ecclesiastes 8:11 - A deed not soon punished encourages more wrongdoing.
DW
May 20, 2012
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