DISCIPLINED PARENTS DISCIPLINE IS CORRECTION DRIVEN BY LOVE. My son, do not make light of the Lord's discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, because the Lord disciplines those he loves… Hebrews 12:5-6Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be a willing party to his death. Proverbs 19:18 Undisciplined Parenting•DISCIPLINE ISN’T SOMETHING YOU DO TO YOUR CHILD, BUT FOR YOUR CHILD. UNDISCIPLINED PARENTS1.Lifeguard PARENTS: OFTEN RESCUE A CHILD FROM CONSEQUENCES. Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Galatians 6:72.ETCH-A-SKETCH PARENTS: OFTEN INCONSISTENT. The rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother...Discipline your son, and he will give you peace; he will bring delight to your soul. Proverbs 29:15, 173.SPLIT-DECISION PARENTS: OFTEN UNUNIFIED. Do two walk together unless they have agreed to do so? Amos 3:3PARENTAL EXPECTATIONS1)WE EXPECT FIRST TIME AND CHEERFUL OBEDIENCE.Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Colossians 3:20Do everything without complaining or arguing… Philippians 2:14•Discipline more for attitude than actions. 2)WE AGREE TO NEVER DISCIPLINE IN ANGER.In your anger do not sin. Ephesians 4:26oFor verses on spanking, see Proverbs 3:12, 13:24, 22:15 3)WE WILL DISCIPLINE PROMPTLY WITH INSTRUCTION AND RECONCILIATION.Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4Challenge: Reflection and Discussion Questions:•As a parent, are you more characterized by rescuing, being inconsistent, or being unified? How can you improve? What does God need to change in you for you to better discipline your children?
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