"My child, do not make light of THE LORD'S DISCIPLINE, and do not give up when He corrects you. For the Lord disciplines those He loves, and He punishes each one He accepts as His child."
All good parents discipline their children, because they love them! They correct and punish their children to instruct them in the ways of righteousness. When you were disciplined by your parents did you interpret that as them hating or disliking you? Our One Truth Today shows us that God the Father love his children so much that He will correct you and punish you if you are His child. Do not make light of THE LORD'S DISCIPLINE! Parents show their love and interest in you when they discipline you. Your parents and the Lord want to save you from harm and even save your life. Never give up loving your parents or your God because they correct you, they are really loving you and showing you encouragement.
The Lord and your parents have the right and the authority to discipline and punish you because you belong to them. Because they love and nurture you they have that right. Do not react with scorn or disrespect when you are being chastised or you lose the valuable lessons that are for your benefit and future. If you fail to submit and learn from their teaching and their discipline you are the one who will suffer. You will be the one to be hurt by not accepting THE LORD'S DISCIPLINE. Discipline is proof of how your parents love and cherish you. Lack of discipline is shows a lack of caring and love. The Lord disciplines the one's He loves!
We must not forget this encouraging word especially for parents. Do not be afraid to lose the love of your child by enforcing His Word and Laws. Never give up correcting or punishing your child if you love them and want the best for their future. You help your children to grow and become responsible when you correct and punish them. We all want to be accepted and loved by our children, but do not make it at the expense of their righteousness. We must all learn to accept THE LORD'S DISCIPLINE!
