What other scriptures support the concept of discipline found in Proverbs 23:14? Proverbs 23:14 in Focus “Punish him with the rod, and you will deliver his soul from Sheol.” – Proverbs 23:14 Key Old Testament Parallels • Proverbs 13:24 – “Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently.” • Proverbs 19:18 – “Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.” • Proverbs 22:15 – “Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him.” • Proverbs 29:15 – “A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.” • Proverbs 29:17 – “Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.” • Deuteronomy 8:5 – “So know in your heart that just as a man disciplines his son, so the LORD your God disciplines you.” • Psalm 94:12 – “Blessed is the man You discipline, O LORD, and teach from Your law.” • Job 5:17 – “Behold, blessed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.” New Testament Confirmation • Hebrews 12:5-6 – “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor lose heart when you are corrected by Him. For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.” • Hebrews 12:10-11 – “He disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness… after it has been exercised, it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness.” • Revelation 3:19 – “Those I love, I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.” • Ephesians 6:4 – “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” • 2 Timothy 3:16 – “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.” Why Discipline Matters • Protection – rescues “from Sheol” (Proverbs 23:14) and “from death” (Proverbs 19:18). • Love – evidence of genuine care (Proverbs 13:24; Hebrews 12:6). • Formation – drives out folly, instills wisdom (Proverbs 22:15; 29:15). • Holiness – aligns us with God’s character (Hebrews 12:10). • Peace – brings rest and delight to parents and community (Proverbs 29:17). Practical Takeaways • Consistent, measured correction is a biblical mandate, never optional. • Discipline must be motivated by love, never anger or frustration. • Scripture guides both method (“rod” as corrective action) and spirit (gentleness, Ephesians 6:4). • Parents model God’s own training; the household becomes a living lesson in grace and truth. • Accept the Lord’s correction personally; it proves sonship and produces righteousness. |
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