Is Spanking Biblical?
By Danny Huerta, MSW, LCSW, LSSW
How often have you heard the adage, “Spare the rod; spoil the child?” What verse is that anyway?
The truth is, that’s not in the Bible anywhere. It’s a misquote of Proverbs 13:24 which states “whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.”
Notice the emphasis on “diligent to discipline.” Discipline is not a synonym for spanking, but rather a reference to the parents’ role to teach, guide, correct and love their children. And that is accomplished through a comprehensive set of discipline tools.
Note: The above comes directly from Mr. Huerta's article at Focus on the Family. Click here to read more.
By Danny Huerta, MSW, LCSW, LSSW
How often have you heard the adage, “Spare the rod; spoil the child?” What verse is that anyway?
The truth is, that’s not in the Bible anywhere. It’s a misquote of Proverbs 13:24 which states “whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.”
Notice the emphasis on “diligent to discipline.” Discipline is not a synonym for spanking, but rather a reference to the parents’ role to teach, guide, correct and love their children. And that is accomplished through a comprehensive set of discipline tools.
Note: The above comes directly from Mr. Huerta's article at Focus on the Family. Click here to read more.
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