5 Characteristics of Biblical Discipline

 

  1. The necessity of Discipline

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

  • Actions and words (Heb. 12:5)
  1. The Motive in Discipline:

  • To express love (Heb.12 :6-8)
  1. The Goal of Discipline:

  • To teach obedience (Heb. 12:9)
  1. 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

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