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Discipline or Punishment: Attitude Matters

  It’s not only the motivation of the one punishing. The attitude of the one being disciplined opens the path to punishment.   This Scripture refers to God’s Word and His people. Discipline wasn’t working. Zechariah 7:11, 13 (ESV)  But they … Continue reading

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Discipline or Punishment: Motive Matters

  This week’s discussion is on discipline and punishment. What’s the difference? Let’s start with motive:   Love is the motivation behind discipline: Proverbs 3:12 (NET) For the Lord disciplines those he loves, just as a father disciplines the son in … Continue reading

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Discipline ≠ Punishment

  40 days of discipline does not equal 40 days of punishment.   Proverbs 3:12 (NIV) The LORD disciplines those he loves. It’s not punishment; it’s love. Day 2 ends on a note of love.

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Just Punishment

  “Punishment is justice for the unjust.” Augustine (354-430)     Augustine of Hippo (Saint Augustine to the Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and Anglican traditions), was a bishop of the Christian Church in North Africa. His writings impacted theology and philosophy … Continue reading

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