Proverbs 13:24 (KJV): "He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him bestimes."
Proverbs 13:24 (AMP): "He who spares his rod hates his son, but he who loves him diligently disciplines and punishes him early."
The practical wisdom found in these verses in the book of Proverbs covers the subject of child rearing and corporal punishment. Children who are not properly disciplined, are among the most miserable of children. Unruly and spoiled children are not the blessings that the Bible says they should be to parents. When a child is given no boundaries they feel lost. If they have been given boundaries, yet those boundaries are not maintained, it causes great harm to a child, as they will not only be in dangerous territory, they will also lose respect for authority. This is where we find so many of the youth today. We have liberal telling the world that it is bad to spank children. So we now watch our society slowly deteriorate from the youth shooting kids in schools, STDs are at a peak, drug use is also the worst it has ever been. We can now watch the youth on TV scream and cuss out thier parents and the only thing they do is tell them they are wrong. Spanking has worked since the beginning of time and there is no evidence that it doesnt. There are cases where parents spank with anger instead of love. Spanking in rage is child abuse, and that deserves punishment. There is also people who will tell you that the rod is another term teaching and spanking was never accepted in the Bible. Also that Jesus would have never done it. Well lets make all this very clear. About the spanking not being Biblical is clearly liberal ignorance. You mean to tell me that some guy is going to come onto answerbag and tell us that scholars for almost two thousand years have been misinterpreting Proverbs 23. Not very likely. If you look at it in context of the verses you will see the word punish. Now teaching is not punishing. That is saying the 14 1/2 years of school I went to was punishment. Doesnt make sense. Keep the words of the Bible in the right context. It is not supposed to be twisted to make yourself sound intelligent.
Proverbs 19:18 " Discipline your son while there is hope, but do not set yourself to his ruin. Dont beat the poor kid. Spank them because you love them, not because you are angry.
About people saying that Jesus would have never spank a child. You shouldnt spank just a child. Be responsible for your own children. Jesus never raised children. So the what would Jesus do is irrelevant. Always remember to pray before you discipline your children.
There is no certain age that I know of that is the deadline. I would have to say up to the point that it is a young man or woman.
Also remember to be weary of what people tell you about the Bible. The Bible tells us to prove all things, and hold fast to what is true.
Here is a prayer for you
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank you for my children and grandchildren. I have learned so much over the years through the parenting process. I have failed so many times, but you have been there to pick me up and help me overcome the things that came against me and my children. Lord, being a parent is a challenge that only with your help and love can we be the kind of parents that you call us to be. Lord, I pray for all mothers and fathers who are seeking you for help with their families. Grant your help and favor to them. Give them your love, wisdom and patience in dealing with their children. May all Christians be the godly parents you call them to be, and may their children be loving and obedient so that we all have happy and blessed homes. I ask this in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Comments
misinterpretation of scripture. I use the KJV as well, but discipline does not mean hit. Spanking is never done in love.
by Mary Siever on May 6th, 2004
Thank you, you put it more eloquently than I did. Not to mention I've never quite thought of a sheep becoming spoiled
by Carolyn Theys on September 14th, 2004
The questioner wanted an answer not a sermon.
by mister_c on September 19th, 2004
People educating kids by the bible in 2005!? Civilization's changed! You make me cry! Why not stone and crucify them too...?
by artie_ on December 28th, 2004
i agree never "punish" when you are angry. and artie, i like your wit.
by CynS14 on February 12th, 2005
Mary Siever spot on in this one. Hitting is assault and any adult who HITS a child should be charged with assault!
by Alatea on February 7th, 2006
yeah definatly - the prayer is ok
by redb_ball is away on April 8th, 2006