Definition and Overview:
Spoiling children refers to the act of overindulging or excessively pampering children, often leading to a lack of discipline, gratitude, and respect. This behavior can result in children developing a sense of entitlement and an inability to cope with life's challenges. From a biblical perspective, spoiling children is discouraged as it contradicts the principles of discipline and instruction that are foundational to raising godly offspring.

Biblical Principles:
The Bible emphasizes the importance of discipline and instruction in child-rearing. Proverbs 22:6 states, "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." This verse underscores the necessity of guiding children with wisdom and setting them on a path of righteousness.

Discipline is a recurring theme in Scripture, as seen in Proverbs 13:24 : "He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently." This passage highlights the importance of corrective measures in demonstrating love and concern for a child's well-being. The "rod" symbolizes guidance and correction, not necessarily physical punishment, but rather the broader concept of setting boundaries and teaching consequences.

Consequences of Spoiling:
Spoiling children can lead to various negative outcomes, both spiritually and socially. Proverbs 29:15 warns, "A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left undisciplined disgraces his mother." This suggests that a lack of discipline can result in shame and dishonor, not only for the child but also for the family.

The account of Eli and his sons, Hophni and Phinehas, in 1 Samuel 2:12-17, serves as a cautionary tale. Eli's failure to restrain his sons' sinful behavior led to their downfall and brought judgment upon his household. This narrative illustrates the dangers of neglecting to correct and guide children in accordance with God's standards.

Parental Responsibility:
Parents are entrusted with the responsibility of nurturing and instructing their children in the ways of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4 advises, "Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord." This verse calls for a balanced approach, where discipline is administered with love and care, avoiding harshness that could lead to resentment.

The role of parents is further emphasized in Deuteronomy 6:6-7 : "These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up." This passage highlights the continuous and intentional effort required in imparting God's commandments to children.

Conclusion:
While the Bible does not explicitly use the term "spoiling," the principles of discipline, instruction, and love are clear. Parents are called to raise their children in a manner that honors God, instilling values that will guide them throughout their lives. By adhering to biblical teachings, parents can avoid the pitfalls of spoiling and instead cultivate a legacy of faithfulness and obedience in their children.Matthew 6:33
But seek you first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.
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Deuteronomy 30:15-20
See, I have set before you this day life and good, and death and evil;
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Matthew 7:23
And then will I profess to them, I never knew you: depart from me, you that work iniquity.
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7908. shekol -- bereavement, loss of children
... loss of children, spoiling. Infinitive of shakol; bereavement -- loss of children,
spoiling. see HEBREW shakol. 7907, 7908. shekol. 7909 . Strong's Numbers
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A Letter from Origen to Gregory.
... what is written in Exodus from the mouth of God, that the children of Israel ... vessels
of silver and gold, and raiment, in order that, by spoiling the Egyptians ...
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Letter of Origen to Gregory.
... 2. This Procedure is Typified by the Story of the Spoiling of the Egyptians. ... God
is represented in the Book of Exodus [4448] as giving to the children of Israel ...
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Meditations for the Sick.
... reprobation; but rather tokens and pledges of his fatherly love unto children whom
he ... 5:41.) And the Christian Hebrews suffered with joy the spoiling of their ...
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The Rebuilding of the Temple.
... The men of Samaria, children of those whom Esarhaddon had planted there, came ... The
wealth and luxury of Babylon were fast spoiling the Persians, who were losing ...
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The Millennium in Relation to Satan.
... children of God who are the "House" of Christ (Heb.3:6); the "binding" of the Strong
Man is described in the Passage quoted above from Rev.20; the "spoiling of ...
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That the Judgment of God and Men as to Human Acts of violence, is ...
... 71), "Then, as for Faustus' objection to the spoiling of the Egyptians, he knows ...
it." For an exhaustive vindication of the conduct of the children of Israel as ...
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Matt. x. 34
... of our parents only doth He practise this reasoning, nor of our children, but with ...
in thy plotting, in thy swearing, in thy lying, in thy spoiling, in thy ...
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The Martyrs in Alexandria.
... But the brethren withdrew and went away, and took joyfully the spoiling of their ...
very remarkable old woman, and Dionysia, the mother of many children, who did ...
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1877-1879. "They Helped Every one his Neighbour" --Miss Child, a ...
... all hands to his help in seeing to the safety of the children, so that in ... lives
spared"they were not even called upon to "take joyfully the spoiling if their ...
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Hebrews x. 32-34
... And "ye took joyfully the spoiling of your goods." O! what "full assurance of faith"! ...
But to the Galatians he says the very opposite: "My children of whom I ...
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