5 Characteristics of Biblical Discipline

1. The necessity of Discipline

• To deter destruction (Heb. 12:4) – Discipline is discipleship!

2. The Means of Discipline:

• Actions and words (Heb. 12:5)

3. The Motive in Discipline:

• To express love (Heb.12 :6-8)

4. The Goal of Discipline:

• To teach obedience (Heb. 12:9)

5. The Result of Discipline

• Short term pain= Long term gain! (Heb. 12:10-11)

7 Steps to Discipline

1. A clear warning
2. Establish responsibility > “Who did it?” > “Who chose?”
3. Avoid embarrassment
4. Communicate grief > “ What you did is not who you are.”
5. Institute discipline
6. Sincere repentance
7. Unconditional love