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NASB | Proverbs 13:24 He who withholds his rod hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines him diligently. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Proverbs 13:24 He who withholds the rod [of discipline] hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines and trains him diligently and appropriately [with wisdom and love]. [Prov 19:18; 22:15; 23:13; 29:15, 17; Eph 6:4] |
Subject: Spare the rod, spoil the child |
Bible Note: I would like someone to define "discipline" for me, as the Bible/God's word intends it. I have been studying Elisabeth Elliott's "Discipline: The Glad Surrender". I believe God disciplines His children, yes. However, in my studies, "rod" has also been refered to as a "staff"--used to guide. I believe that as parents we are to discipline our children as a means to guide them in the way they should go. I just cannot see Jesus striking anyone--especially children. Further, God does not have any grandchildren, only children, so our children are also His children. |