THE ROD OF CORRECTION

 Scripture: Proverbs 23:7-14

“Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.” Proverbs 22:15 (KJV)

Children are by default, prone to foolish deeds because they have little or no knowledge of the consequences of their actions. It takes the extra effort of good and godly parents to grow young children, especially in this modern era, into responsible and wise adults. One of the ways parents raise good children is through prompt and continuous correction.
The Bible instructs that the rod be used for correcting children. The rod must be used to instil discipline in erring children, and not to vent our frustration, show disapproval, or punish them for their misdeeds. In order words, the rod must be used to correct, and not to punish.

Some parents avoid the use of the rod in correcting their children, because they do not want to hurt their children. They forget that it is better to make a child bear the little pain of correction now, than to endure the heavy devastation that comes from lack of godly parental discipline in the future.

We must not shy away from using the rod of discipline to correct those under us. We must live up to the responsibility of training everyone that God has put in our care. God corrects those He loves (Proverbs 3:12). As God’s children, we must emulate Him by lovingly using the rod to correct our children and everyone in our care.

PRAYER: Lord, I ask for the grace to be able to raise children that will bring glory to your name in Jesus name

FAITH BYTE:. I will use the rod of discipline to raise godly children.