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Tag Archives: punishment
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
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged discipline, exile, punishment, Zechariah 7:11-13
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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
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged anger, discipline, Ecclesiastes 7:9, love, Proverbs 3:12, punishment
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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.
Posted in 40 Days of discipline
Tagged discipline, love, Proverbs 3:12, punishment
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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
Posted in Window on our culture
Tagged Augustine, justice, punishment
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