2. Fathers,
the Anchor
of the Family

3. “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

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

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

6. 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

7. 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

8. “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

9. 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

10. 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

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

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

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

14. “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

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

16. Fathers,
the Anchor
of the Family
Example
Discipline

18. Nelson Chapel Church of Christ
5039 Six Mile Road
Maryville, Tn
June 18, 2017
Sermon by Arthur Pigman
2705 Druid Hill Dr.
Maryville, Tn