He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him. Proverbs 13:24 According to Crystal Lutton of Biblical Parenting, The rod of authority was the symbol of authority that meant a person had the responsibility to discipline (teach) those under their authority. For someone to spare (or set aside) their authority to properly discipline their child would reveal that they hate them. While the rod was no doubt used by some to strike others physically, for there are limitations and consequences for those who do harm with such an act, there is no instruction to strike a child in the Law and this verse cannot properly be understood as addressing spanking. The important part of this verse is the authority and responsibility to teach that was symbolized by the rod held by the man.
Posted on: Mon, 31 Mar 2014 17:32:40 +0000
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