Diligent Discipline, Part 2 February 24, 2008
Posted by Joe in : General Lessons , trackbackJoe,
Thanks for getting us going again! And a great topic to get us started on, since it is one we have both been thinking about a lot lately it seems.
As I was thinking about diligent discipline, two things came to mind. First of all, why is it that we are not more diligent. And secondly, if we are diligent, what fruit can be seen from it.
As far as why we are not more diligent, I am sure there are numerous areas of sin I could point to in myself that would produce a lack of discipline in the kids, but I will just hit upon one. Something I have been seeing a lot in myself lately is an idol of comfort and ease. And when it comes to disciplining the kids in a godly way, comfort and ease are not something that are going to be served! It takes effort and time to truly discipline the kids in a way that honors the Lord. I am always looking for the quick and easy fix in my life. That is really the only reason that I will go to using a harsh voice or a quick threat. I want the kids just change their behavior quickly, instead of taking the time to address the heart issue and give the appropriate discipline.
I know we have much more to say on this topic, so maybe we can think more on this in the next week or so.
Desiring to grow in diligence and die to the easy way,
Erin
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