Fathers, the Anchor of the Family

“And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.” Eph. 6:4 “Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.” Ps. 127:3

Traits of a Godly Father Leadership – head of house Provision – 1 Tim. 5:8 Christian Example – imitate Instruction in God’s Word

A Godly Father will Discipline Should I spank my child ? Many authorities say “NO” ! Might warp personality What does God Say ?

Discipline, instruction “Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.” Prov.22:15 Silliness - folly Discipline, instruction

Discipline “Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.” Prov.19:18 “He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.” Prov. 13:24 “He who spares his rod hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines him promptly.” NKJV

“The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.” Prov. 29:15 - disgraces his mother - brings shame to his mother

Prov. 23:13-14 13. Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die. 14. Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell. discipline punish To snatch away Pluck, rescue

What is Discipline ? A method of instruction in education whereby we seek the make the doing of right a pleasant task and the doing of wrong an unpleasant task. - Negative + Positive

Not Child Abuse What is Discipline ? One method is physical rod – rod of correction - reproof Not Child Abuse

What is Discipline ? The purpose of spanking Teach a better way When do we spank When they deliberately disobey Explain the purpose

“For whom the LORD loves He chastens, And scourges every son whom He receives.” Heb. 12:6 NKJV Chasten = discipline Scourge = chastise

“Furthermore, we have had human fathers who corrected us, and we paid them respect. Shall we not much more readily be in subjection to the Father of spirits and live? Heb. 12:9 NKJV “Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.” Heb. 12:11 NKJV

Self Control The goal of Discipline Self Discipline Eat Feed themselves Dress Dress themselves Discipline Self Control

Fathers, the Anchor of the Family Example Discipline

Nelson Chapel Church of Christ 5039 Six Mile Road Maryville, Tn. 37803 www.nelsonchapelchurchofchrist.org June 18, 2017 Sermon by Arthur Pigman 2705 Druid Hill Dr. Maryville, Tn. 37804 art65ann@gmail.com