Discipline

• Raising kids (including those “rod” passages)

  • Proverbs 3:12

  • Proverbs 13:24

  • Proverbs 15:5

  • Proverbs 19:18

  • Proverbs 22:6, 16

  • Proverbs 23:13-14

  • Proverbs 29:15, 17

  • The word “rod” is not necessarily referring to a club or staff. As usual, context determines the meaning. Consider Psalms 23:4. Think of a switch or similar item used to give corporal punishment to children along with reproof for the ultimate purpose of guiding him/her in the right path.

  • Consider also Colossians 3:21; Ephesians 6:4; Hebrews 12:4-11. Discipline within the family should be done with love, not to blow off steam.

    • Hebrews 12:10 – Discipline is done as is seen best by the parents, not the children.

• Self-discipline, self-control

  • Proverbs 6:6-11

  • Proverbs 16:32

  • Proverbs 17:27

  • Proverbs 21:17, 23

  • Proverbs 25:28

  • Proverbs 29:11

  • Proverbs 30:32-33

  • Secular research shows that self-control is more likely than talent to lead to success. More self-control leads to higher income jobs and less addiction.

  • Proverbs 20:7 – Self-control is one of the best things you can pass on to your children.

• Allowing others to discipline and correct you

  • Proverbs 10:17

  • Proverbs 12:1

  • Proverbs 13:1, 18

  • Proverbs 15:10, 12, 31-32

  • Proverbs 17:10

  • Proverbs 19:25

  • Proverbs 21:11

  • Proverbs 29:1

  • Listen to discipline and wisdom!

  • Psalms 119:99-100