To Spank or Not To Spank –Truth, Myths & Lies
Proverbs 23:14
Spank him yourself, and you will save his soul from hell.
GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
Proverbs 19:18
Chasten (spank) thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
Proverbs 29:17
Discipline your son, and he will give you peace; he will bring delight to your soul.
New International Version (©1984)
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Deuteronomy 8:5
Think about it: Just as a parent disciplines a child, the LORD your God disciplines you for your own good.
New Living Translation (©2007)
Proverbs 29:15
A spanking and a warning produce wisdom, but an undisciplined child disgraces his mother.
GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
Proverbs 22:15
Foolishness is firmly attached to a child's heart. Spanking will remove it far from him.
GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
Hebrews 12:6
The Lord disciplines everyone he loves. He severely disciplines everyone he accepts as his child."
GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
Hebrews 12:8
But if you are without discipline, of which all have been made partakers, then are you illegitimate, and not children.
World English Bible
The Big Picture
One of the big pictures that is often left out may actually be one of the most important factors in this entire debate – the rights of the parents.
In one recent decision by the liberal courts, Corpus Christi Judge Jose Longoria during the sentencing phase of Rosalina Gonzales, said: "You don't spank children." This biased, liberal judge then ordered the mother to serve a five-year probation for a spanking that prosecutors admitted did not involve a belt or leave bruises on the child.
Kelly Shackelford of Liberty Institute explains that the decision is a clear abuse of the law and the Constitution. Kelly on record states, "In this country, children are not children of the state. They're children of the parents and the parents do have a right to reasonable discipline including spanking," says the attorney. "So this is a pretty clear abuse of authority and is something that people need to be aware of – that government officials don't have the right to this kind of bullying of parents and families."
Why so many Christians, especially parents, do not see what's going on is beyond us.
There is an emerging, growing threat that plausibly can take away the God given (and State given) rights from parents, and these anti-Christian liberals are using any hot-topic they can to congregate those falling prey to emotional manipulation, and one such topic is of course, spanking.
Conclusion
Yes, there will always be those who desperately seek to twist and turn, and forcibly try to reshape the Scriptures to fit their personal opinions and lifestyle, but we are confident that you as a reader are clearly wanting to not only please God the way He has lovingly instructed us to – but also teach and bring up your children to love God and you as parents.
When you see it from God's point of view – and we should always strive to do so although it's not always easy or convenient – you will be able to see God's ultimate plan and destiny in your life, but more importantly in your children's lives.
The Scriptures provided are not relegated to a particular time period or era, they still hold true to this day. There has been no Scripture to nullify or cancel these out – they are active and alive to use and implement in your home.
The only real issue is whether or not you agree with the biblical precepts that are given to us in the Book.
This book is not a coupon book, here to take only the things that we like and that makes us "feel good," but if we believe the Bible "at all," we must believe the Bible "for all."
Be encouraged, stand for the Lord and together we will proclaim victory for the Lord and for us – and for our children!
