Parental Discipline

7 passages

1. Proverbs 13:24

   He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently.

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2. Proverbs 22:6

   Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.

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3. Ephesians 6:4

   Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

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4. Proverbs 19:18

   Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.

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5. Proverbs 29:17

   Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.

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6. Proverbs 29:15

   A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.

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7. Hebrews 12:7

   Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father?

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