28 Oct 2025 06:05
Uninvited Guests - How to Discipline Your Child Effectively, Part 1
Discipline. It’s only one word, but it conjures up a multitude of thoughts or memories. In this message, Chip encourages us that done properly, discipline can actually build a strong, positive bond between you and your kids.
Case Study #1 – Reuben Hill (Minnesota Report)
- Summary: The balanced authoritative parent, who gives high support (love) and high control (discipline), typically produces children with high self-esteem, good coping skills, and a positive relationship with parents.
Case Study #2 – Hebrews 12 - Christians A.D. 66-70
- Summary: Discipline is teaching obedience to God and His Word through consistentconsequences (actions) and clear instructions (words) in an atmosphere of love.
Five characteristics of discipline:
- The necessity of discipline = To deter DESTRUCTION. -Heb. 12:4
- The means of discipline = The ACTIONS and WORDS. -Heb. 12:5
- The motive in discipline = To express LOVE. -Heb. 12:6-9
- The goal of discipline = To teach OBEDIENCE or SUBMISSION. -Heb. 12:9
- The result of discipline = Short term PAIN and long term GAIN. -Heb. 12:10,11
Two key biblical concepts
1) Actions: Consistent consequences
Seven steps to discipline:
- Clear WARNING.
- Establish responsibility.
- Avoid EMBARASSMENT.
- Communicate grief.
- Flick the WRIST.
- Sincere repentance.
- Unconditional LOVE.
2) Words: Clear instructions
Four ways to use words to bring about correction:
- Say “no” FIRMLY.
- CLEAR WARNING of consequences.
- Use CONTRACTS.
- Use CONSEQUENCES
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