• II Samuel 7:14-15 - God said He would both correct Solomon and show him lovingkindness.

  • Emply a radical amount of love.

  • God expresses His love through action. I John 3:16-18

  • Employ a radical amount of discipline

  • Discipline grows out of love. Proverbs 27:5

  • Ephesians 6:4 - Fathers are to do and say whatever it takes to raise their children in the Lord.

  • Discipline involves instruction.

  • Isaiah 1:18-20 - God clearly shows His people the choice between right and wrong and the consequences of each.

  • Proverbs 1:8-10 - The instruction of parents is a great blessing.

  • Ezekiel 3:4-9 - Sometimes we need to be stubborn in our discipline.

  • Discipline involves punishment.

  • Proverbs 13:24 - Corporal punishment is approved by God.

  • Ecclesiastes 8:11 - A deed not soon punished encourages more wrongdoing.