Discipline The Children

Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. Psalm 127:5

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In as much as people like to call children angels, they are not. They are so very sweet. But, do not be fooled by their sweet nature. Psalm 51:3 tells us that inside every one of them is a sinful nature and it begins expressing itself almost immediately. Therefore, parents are not only challenged to teach children to do the right thing, they also have the obligation to punish them when they do the wrong thing. If a parent does not punish their children when they are young, then the children will punish them for sure in the future! A wise parent trains up a child in the way HE should go. Not according to the parent's will for the child, but according to God's will created as part of the child. What this means is that the training that the children receive should whet their appetites for the things of God. They should be trained in ways that lead them to develop a hunger for God and are internally motivated rather then externally compelled. Parents must raise the children right.

The Bible gives at least 5 good reasons to discipline our children:
• To Remove Foolishness - Pro. 22:15
• To Rescue From Judgment - Pro. 23:13-14
• To receive Wisdom - Pro. 29:15
To Relive Your Anxiety - Pro. 29:17
• To Reflect God's Character - Heb. 12:10-11

Proverbs 22:6 urges to train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. By following God's word we can raise children who avoid evil and serve God faithfully. Bible principles about child raising are very critical. The subject of raising children deserves careful study by almost everyone. Are you a young person, not yet married? Almost certainly someday you will be a parent or will work with children in some capacity. Acts 20:27 implies that Christians must teach "the whole counsel of God." That includes Bible teaching about parenthood. All of us need to learn this, no excuses. So if you have children or ever will have them, and even if you don't have them, as a Christian you need to know God's will. Allow me to remind you that it is far easier to build a child that to repair and adult and friend, please allow the Lord to help you to do everything in your power to be the best parents you can be to the children He instructed you with, for His praise and glory.

Praise the Lord!