What is the ROD? Does God give us the authority to exercise the use of the ROD for reproof? When do we use the ROD? Is there more than the ROD in raising children?
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The rod in Psalm 23 Psalm 23 says "The Lord is my shepherd...Thy rod and thy staff comfort me." A shepherd uses his rod (crook) to lead, protect, rescue, and count the sheep. He does not beat the sheep. Discipline is important but includes much more than punishment, and there are lots of ways to punish without beating with a rod.
Florin Motiu (10/8/2009)
from Oradea, Romania
Great care. Biblical, clear, balanced argumentation.
Kevin Swanson has served as elder and pastor of Reformation Church, OPC since its inception. Kevin was raised on the mission field in Japan in the 1960's and 1970's. Together with his wife Brenda, they are bringing up five children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord....