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Discipline of the Lord

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  • 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
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