Proverbs 13:24

He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

• Discipline
• Love
• Parenting
• Correction
• Wisdom

Proverbs 13:24 declares, “He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.” This verse emphasizes the importance of discipline in the upbringing of a child. The rod symbolizes correction and guidance, and its purpose is to teach, shape, and mold the child’s character. A loving parent does not neglect this responsibility but takes it seriously, knowing that correction is necessary for the child’s growth. The same principle applies to our relationship with God. God’s loving discipline is meant to train us in righteousness and bring us back when we stray from His ways. Discipline, though not always pleasant, is a vital tool in helping us live according to His will and is an expression of His deep love for us.

• living water

• honor your father and mother

• understanding

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  Proverbs 3:12

  For whom the Lord loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.

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  Hebrews 12:5

  And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him:.

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  Hebrews 12:11

  Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.

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  Proverbs 23:12

  Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.

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