A grievous process that brings about the peaceful fruits of righteousness'

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When Children Misbehave (Part 2)

• A grievous process that brings about the peaceful
  fruits of righteousness.

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Introduction

• We have already noted the necessity and
  seriousness of corporate chastisement.
• Gods divine word, not mans changing
  philosophies, is what well be judged by and how
  we please Him in the raising of our children.
• It is a daunting task but one that not only is
  essential in godly upbringing, but also in
  shaping the character of parents.

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Introduction

• Although corporal chastisement may be a necessity
  and divinely approved, it is still a grievous
  process.
• There are numerous reasons NOT to practice
  corporal chastisement.
• But those who do will be rewarded with the
  peaceable fruits of righteousness and enjoy a
  biblically blessed family.

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Corporal Chastisement is Grievous

• Loving parents do not enjoy the thought of
  chastening their children many as a result
  have reasons not to use the rod.
• The pain of punishing your child may be difficult
  to exercise.
• It comes at a seemingly inconvenient times.
• Parents wonder if all their work is actually
  beneficial when it seems like nothing is getting
  through to their children.

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Corporal Chastisement is Grievous

• Parents can and will get angry. Cp. Eph. 426
• Anger is not bad in and of itself. Exo. 2221-24
• Sin takes place when your heart is
  murderous/hateful when your anger is for no just
  cause.
• Conversely righteous indignation against
  rebellion or injustice is biblically viewed as
  acceptable. Jn. 213-17 cp. Rom. 132-4

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Corporal Chastisement is Grievous

• Parents will get frustrated and worn out.
• It is tiring having to repeatedly
  teach/warn/reprove/chastise your children over
  the same thing seemingly infinite times.
• NOTE consider how we test the longsuffering of
  God with our rebellious behavior against His
  will.
• This is all the more reason why corporal
  chastisement can be a quick and efficient means.

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Corporal Chastisement is Grievous

• Bottom line parents will practice chastisement
  imperfectly.
• Because we may not necessarily be all knowing
  about every situation.
• Because we may not exercise judgments
  righteously, but discriminately.

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The Peaceable Fruits of Righteousness

• Like teaching, correction and punishment has
  goals for your child wisdom and joyful
  obedience. Prov. 2915 1 Jn. 53
• Some children learn joyful obedience
  quicklypraise God!
• Some children are a thorn in your side and test
  your faithpraise God!
• Maybe this child was brought about (via Gods
  divine providence) to teach/chasten you?
• Maybe this child was brought about to refine your
  character?
• Regardless, God entrusted you with this specific
  child as a blessing and expects you to be a
  serving steward which also deserves His praise.

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The Peaceable Fruits of Righteousness

• Ultimately, you will reap what you sow.
• Hateful, inconsistence, lack of diligence all
  bring about disastrous results.
• On the other hand, chastising your dear children,
  combined with loving teaching and correction,
  will bring you great joy and bring them peaceful
  fruits of righteousness. Heb. 1211

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Conclusion

• While not joyful, and even grievous at times, the
  end result of chastening your children as God
  desires truly does bring about the peaceable
  fruits of righteousness.
• May all who fear the Lord and keep His
  commandments be blessed by Him to have truly
  blessed families.