Are You Disciplined?

Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.Proverbs 13:24

When you were a child hopefully your parents administered discipline that got your attention and let you know who was in charge. There have to be boundaries and the child has to know who is boss. Not by ‘beating’ but a good swat on fanny or a little pinch lets them know you mean business. Time out rooms aren’t sending a strong discipline  message and I would guess they don’t work well. 

If this doesn’t happen in childhood and the children act like brats and get their way, look out parents. Our society has made the concept of parental discipline almost a fear of being arrested or a child taken from the home. You the parents are in charge and children need to know it. Not by yelling but by firm godly discipline. 

Raising children is not for the weak. The statement “this is gonna hurt you more than me” is  true but sometimes a pat on the rear is just what is needed. Teach with discipline and this discipline goes throughout life even in spiritual discipline or getting out the door in time for work. Discipline is essential to life. Discipline is made to protect you. 

PRAYER: Lord God give parents courage to be the authority figure the children need to guide them in their life. Help parents not negotiate with children but lovingly discipline them. In Jesus’ name. Amen.