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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:360.0pt'>Warren D. Carter</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:360.0pt'>Wien,<span style="mso-spacerun:
yes">  </span>Österreich</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:360.0pt'>8.March.98</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:16.0cm'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:36.0pt'><b><span
style='font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'>Parenting<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">   </span>Principles<span style="mso-spacerun:
yes">   </span>in<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">   </span>Proverbs<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><b
style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='text-transform:uppercase'>Why<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Proverbs?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><b
style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>The purpose of these proverbs is to teach
people wisdom and discipline … people will receive instruction in discipline,
good conduct, and doing what is right, just, and fair.<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>These proverbs will make the simple minded
clever.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>They will give knowledge and
purpose to young people … fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Only fools despise wisdom and
discipline.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<h4 style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Pr 1:2-7</h4>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>A review of
some of what I shared at African Fellowship last month, and then an extension
of the list of principles based on my readings in Proverbs since then.</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>The verse I
started off with 3 weeks ago was:</p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='margin-right:111.15pt;text-indent:36.0pt;
tab-stops:552.85pt'>… let us work towards complete purity because we fear God.</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:111.15pt;margin-bottom:
0cm;margin-left:252.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:36.0pt;tab-stops:
552.85pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>II Cor 7:1b<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Purity is a
grace of God requiring our work it doesnt just happen</p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><i
style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><i
style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>How can a young person stay pure?<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span><o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><i
style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>By obeying Your Word and following its
rules.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span><o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><i
style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>I have tried my best to find You dont let
me wander from Your commands.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span><o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><i
style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>I have hidden Your Word in my heart, that I
might not sin against You.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span><o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><i
style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>Blessed are You oh Lord; teach me your
principles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span><o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><i
style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>I have recited aloud all the laws You have
given us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span><o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><i
style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>I have rejoiced in your decrees as much as
in riches.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span><o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><i
style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>I will study Your commandments and reflect
on Your ways.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span><o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><i
style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>I will delight in Your principles and not
forget Your Word.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:111.15pt;margin-bottom:
0cm;margin-left:252.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:36.0pt;tab-stops:
552.85pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Ps 119:9-16<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>This
passage describes how young people in your local church can live a pure life
before God:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Live
according to Gods Word.</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Seek the
Lord with all your heart.</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Memorize
Scripture and share it with others.</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Have a
teachable spirit.</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Rejoice in
the Lord for His provision.</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Meditate on
the Word.</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Take joy in
following His will</p>
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style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:
10.0pt'>Some<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>thoughts<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>for<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>children<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>to<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>ponder<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<h5 style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>So<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>what<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>does<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>God<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>really<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>say<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>about<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>this?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  
</span>OR</h5>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><b
style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>Can<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>we<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>know<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>with<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>certainty<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>how<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>the<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Lord<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>has<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>designed<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>us<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>to<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>learn?<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
<h1 style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>A wise child accepts a
parents discipline.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span></h1>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:111.15pt;margin-bottom:
0cm;margin-left:252.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:36.0pt;tab-stops:
552.85pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Pr 13:1a<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Commit
yourself to instruction;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>attune your
ears to hear words of knowledge.</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:111.15pt;margin-bottom:
0cm;margin-left:252.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:36.0pt;tab-stops:
552.85pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Pr 23:12<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<h6 style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>What<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>does<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>the<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>word <span
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>discipline<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>mean?</h6>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>One OT
dictionary [Wilsons<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span><i
style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>OT Word Studies</i>] defines discipline
as:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:
normal'>chastisement</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span><span
style='text-transform:uppercase'>and</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>instruction</b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Another
[Pfeiffers<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:
normal'>The New Combined Bible Dictionary and Concordance</i>, 1965] says that
its a:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>calling to soundness of mind or
self-control</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>A 3<sup>rd</sup>
[Flemings<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:
normal'>Bridge Bible Dictionary</i>, 1990] says that it:<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>should be both a <b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:
normal'>penalty</b> for wrongdoing<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span><span
style='text-transform:uppercase'>and</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>a form of <b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>training</b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<h5 style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Whats<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>in<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>it<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>for<span style="mso-spacerun:
yes">  </span>me?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">   </span>OR</h5>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><b
style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>Tell<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>me<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>two<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>good<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>reasons<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>“Why?”</i></b></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>To learn,
you must love discipline;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>it is stupid to
hate correction.</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:111.15pt;margin-bottom:
0cm;margin-left:252.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:36.0pt;tab-stops:
552.85pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Pr 12:1<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>If you
stop listening to instruction, my child, you have turned your back on
knowledge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:111.15pt;margin-bottom:
0cm;margin-left:252.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:36.0pt;tab-stops:
552.85pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Pr 19:27<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>A person
without self-control is as defenseless as a city with broken down walls.</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:111.15pt;margin-bottom:
0cm;margin-left:252.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:36.0pt;tab-stops:
552.85pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Pr 25:28<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><b
style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>You<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>are<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>what<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>you<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>eat<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">   
</span>OR<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><b
style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>Its<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>plain<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>for<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>others<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>to<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>see:<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Even
children are known by the way they act, whether their conduct is pure and
right.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:111.15pt;margin-bottom:
0cm;margin-left:252.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:36.0pt;tab-stops:
552.85pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Pr 20:11<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><b
style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>Diamonds<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>dont<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>sparkle<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>in<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>the<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>dark<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">    </span>OR<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><b
style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>“Theyre<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>not<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>really<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>bad<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>guys<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>and<span style="mso-spacerun:
yes">  </span>doesnt<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>God<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>love<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>them,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>too?”<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>My child,
fear the Lord … and dont associate with rebels.<span style="mso-spacerun:
yes">  </span>For you will go down with them to sudden disaster.</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:111.15pt;margin-bottom:
0cm;margin-left:252.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:36.0pt;tab-stops:
552.85pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Pr 24:21-22a<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<h5 style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>You<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>can<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>run but<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>you<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>cant<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>hide<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">    </span>OR</h5>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><b
style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>God<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>knows<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>everything:<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>The
Lords searchlight penetrates the human spirit, exposing every hidden motive. </p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:111.15pt;margin-bottom:
0cm;margin-left:252.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:36.0pt;tab-stops:
552.85pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Pr 20:27<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>For the
Lord sees clearly what a man does, examining every path he takes.<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>An evil man is held captive by his own
sins;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>they are ropes that catch and
hold him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>He will die for lack of
self-control;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>he will be lost because
of his incredible folly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:111.15pt;margin-bottom:
0cm;margin-left:252.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:36.0pt;tab-stops:
552.85pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Pr 5:21-23<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA'><br
clear=all style='page-break-before:always'>
</span></i>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><b
style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>God<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>originated<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>the<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>discipline<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>process<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>for<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>His<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>children<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">   
</span>OR<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><b
style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>Why<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>God<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>Corrects:<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><i
style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>My child, dont ignore it when the Lord
disciplines you and dont be discouraged when He corrects you.<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>For the Lord corrects those He loves, just
as a father corrects a child in whom He delights. <o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:111.15pt;margin-bottom:
0cm;margin-left:252.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:36.0pt;tab-stops:
552.85pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Pr 3:11-12<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Gods
purposes in discipline are to correct faults, teach obedience, and bring us
ever closer to the fullness of life and character that He desires for His
children.</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><b
style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>Surly<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>you<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>jest!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">    </span>OR<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><b
style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>Your<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Christian<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>parents<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>are<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Gods<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>chosen<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>vessels<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>for<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>your<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>“training”<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>in righteousness:<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>My son,
obey your fathers commands, and dont neglect your mothers teaching.<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Keep their words always in your heart, tie
them around your neck.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Wherever you
walk, their counsel can lead you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>When
you sleep they will protect you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>When
you wake up in the morning, they will advise you.<span style="mso-spacerun:
yes">  </span>For these commands and this teaching are a lamp to light the way
ahead of you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>The correction of
discipline is the way to life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:111.15pt;margin-bottom:
0cm;margin-left:252.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:36.0pt;tab-stops:
552.85pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Pr 6:20-23<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><b
style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Cautions<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">   
</span>OR<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><b
style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Honour<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>your<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>mother<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>father:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>If you
curse your father or mother, the lamp of your life will be snuffed out.</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:111.15pt;margin-bottom:
0cm;margin-left:252.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:36.0pt;tab-stops:
552.85pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Pr 20:20<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><b
style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>Woe
be to him who falls into the hands of the living God<span style="mso-spacerun:
yes">    </span>OR<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><b
style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>his
parents<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span><span style="mso-spacerun:
yes">  </span>the <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Consequences<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>Rejecting<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Discipline:<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><i
style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>For they hated knowledge and chose not to
fear the Lord.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>They rejected my advice
and paid no attention when I corrected them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>That is why they must eat the bitter fruit of living their own way.<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>They must experience the full terror of the
path they have chosen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>For they are
simpletons who turn away from me to death.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>They are fools and their own complacency will destroy them.<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>But all who listen to me will live in peace
and safety unafraid of harm.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:111.15pt;margin-bottom:
0cm;margin-left:252.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:36.0pt;tab-stops:
552.85pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Pr 1:29-33<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><i
style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Afterward
you will groan in anguish when disease consumes your body and you will say,
“How I hated discipline!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>If only I had
not demanded my own way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Oh why didnt
I listen to my teachers?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Why didnt I
pay attention to those who gave me instruction?<span style="mso-spacerun:
yes">  </span>I have come to the brink of utter ruin, and now I must face
public disgrace.”</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:111.15pt;margin-bottom:
0cm;margin-left:252.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:36.0pt;tab-stops:
552.85pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Pr 5:11-14<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><b
style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>What<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>is<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>your<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>real<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>purpose<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>in<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>life?<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">    </span>OR<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><b
style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>The<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Benefits<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>seeking<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>out/<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>accepting<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>discipline:<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>My child,
how I will rejoice if you become wise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>Yes, my heart will thrill when you speak what is right and just.<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Dont envy sinners, but always continue to
fear the Lord.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>For surely you have a
future ahead of you;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>your hope will not
be disappointed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>My child, listen and
be wise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Keep your heart on the right
course.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Do not carouse with drunkards
and gluttons, for they are on their way to poverty.<span style="mso-spacerun:
yes">  </span>Too much sleep clothes a person with rags.<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Listen to your father, who gave you life,
and dont despise your mothers experience when she is old.<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Get the truth and dont ever sell it;<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>also get wisdom, discipline, and
discernment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>The father of godly
children has cause for joy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>What a
pleasure it is to have wise children.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>So give your parents joy!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>May
she who gave you birth be happy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Oh my
son, give me your heart.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>May your eyes
delight in my ways of wisdom.</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:111.15pt;margin-bottom:
0cm;margin-left:252.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:36.0pt;tab-stops:
552.85pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Pr 23:15-26<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>************************************************************************</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>************************************************************************</p>
<span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA'><br clear=all style='mso-special-character:line-break;
page-break-before:always'>
</span>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoHeading7 style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>The<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>11<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>Principles<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>on<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Discipline<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>for<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Parents</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>The godly
walk with integrity; blessed are their children after them.<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:111.15pt;margin-bottom:
0cm;margin-left:252.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:36.0pt;tab-stops:
552.85pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Pr 20:7<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h6 style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Principle<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>#1:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  
</span>Discipline<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>starts<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>with<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>the<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>parents<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>walk<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>before<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>the<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Lord</h6>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Discipline
is one of the middle steps in parenting children.<span style="mso-spacerun:
yes">  </span>The first responsibility of parents is to walk with integrity
before the Lord.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>As our children see
this and imitate it, their lives will be blessed … and there will be fewer
occasions requiring discipline.</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Teach
your children to choose the right path, and when they are older, they will
remain upon it.</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:111.15pt;margin-bottom:
0cm;margin-left:252.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:36.0pt;tab-stops:
552.85pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Pr 22:6<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h6 style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Principle<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>#2:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  
</span>Discipline<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>has<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>more<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>to<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>do<span style="mso-spacerun:
yes">  </span>with<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>teaching<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>than<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>punishment</h6>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Discipline
should help teach how to avoid doing wrong … and how to do what is right</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span> which means that parents must have a good
understanding of spiritual principles and proper behaviour.</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>The goal
is<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><i
style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>not</i></b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>to break your childs sinful will and force them to do what you say is
right<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span><span style="mso-spacerun:
yes">  </span>as this can often lead to simple surrender to your greater
strength … and a future of resentment, rejection, and rebellion.</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Discipline
should not be focussed on a contest of wills, but rather on the development of
a childs character and values so that they<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  
</span>(a) want to do what is right,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  
</span>(b) are able to do so, and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">   </span>(c)
make good choices.</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>So
discipline will involve a lot of listening to your childs feelings and
thinking, communicating your expectations and standards, and encouraging godly
responses.</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>A
youngsters heart is filled with foolishness, but discipline will drive it
away.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:111.15pt;margin-bottom:
0cm;margin-left:252.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:36.0pt;tab-stops:
552.85pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Pr 22:15<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h6 style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Principle<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>#3:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  
</span>No<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>child<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>is<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>naturally<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>good<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>or<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>angelic</h6>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Physical
punishment cleanses away evil;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>such
discipline purifies the heart.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:111.15pt;margin-bottom:
0cm;margin-left:252.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:36.0pt;tab-stops:
552.85pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Pr 20:30<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h6 style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Principle<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>#4:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  
</span>Gods<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>plan<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>for<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>correction<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>calls<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>for<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>discipline</h6>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Discipline
must be carefully planned out ahead of time, to avoid the chance of it
appearing random or without purpose.</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>With
Christopher, there were several situations that we decided, automatically
called for discipline, e.g.:</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>-- disobedience,</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>-- rebelliousness,</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>-- lying/ deception,</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>-- showing disrespect for others property
or feelings, etc.</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>But we also
decided to attempt </p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:111.15pt;margin-bottom:
0cm;margin-left:18.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo11;
tab-stops:list 18.0pt left 552.85pt'><![if !supportLists]>1.<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><![endif]>to
avoid public discipline whenever possible (to minimize embarrassment), </p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:111.15pt;margin-bottom:
0cm;margin-left:18.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo11;
tab-stops:list 18.0pt left 552.85pt'><![if !supportLists]>2.<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><![endif]>to
reduce the fear component by striving to eliminate as much of our anger as
possible,</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:111.15pt;margin-bottom:
0cm;margin-left:18.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo11;
tab-stops:list 18.0pt left 552.85pt'><![if !supportLists]>3.<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><![endif]>to
keep away from piling on the guilt by revealing our personal disappointment,</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:111.15pt;margin-bottom:
0cm;margin-left:18.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo11;
tab-stops:list 18.0pt left 552.85pt'><![if !supportLists]>4.<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><![endif]>to
focus on<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>“problem situation”<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>rather than creating a win/ lose atmosphere,</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:111.15pt;margin-bottom:
0cm;margin-left:18.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo11;
tab-stops:list 18.0pt left 552.85pt'><![if !supportLists]>5.<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><![endif]>to
fix a punishment that fitted the circumstances,</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:111.15pt;margin-bottom:
0cm;margin-left:18.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo11;
tab-stops:list 18.0pt left 552.85pt'><![if !supportLists]>6.<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><![endif]>to
define our expectations and limits<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>in light of his understanding
and needs, and </p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:111.15pt;margin-bottom:
0cm;margin-left:18.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo11;
tab-stops:list 18.0pt left 552.85pt'><![if !supportLists]>7.<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><![endif]>to
reinforce our love for him by cuddling/ lying with him immediately after a
spanking.</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'>
</span>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><i
style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>If you refuse to discipline your children,
it proves you dont love them;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>if you
love your children, you will be prompt to discipline them.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:111.15pt;margin-bottom:
0cm;margin-left:252.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:36.0pt;tab-stops:
552.85pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Pr 13:24<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h6 style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Principle<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>#5:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  
</span>IF<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>you<span style="mso-spacerun:
yes">  </span>care<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>for<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>your<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>kids,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>youll<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>follow<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>Gods<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>plan</h6>
<h6 style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Principle<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>#6:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  
</span>Discipline<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>has<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>to<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>be<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>administered<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>in<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>love<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span><span style="mso-spacerun:
yes">  </span>not<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>anger</h6>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Key
thoughts here are discipline early, with care, and consistently.</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Were reminded
again that God has given parents the primary responsibility for their
childrens discipline</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">   </span> not school officials, Sunday school
teachers, police, or any others.</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>If
discipline doesnt arise out of your love for your child, then its wrongly
motivated.</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<h6 style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Principle<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>#7:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  
</span>Discipline<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span><span
style='text-transform:uppercase'>must</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>be<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span><u>prompt</u><span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>or<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>else</h6>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Discipline
your children while there is hope.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>If
you dont, you will ruin their lives.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:111.15pt;margin-bottom:
0cm;margin-left:252.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:36.0pt;tab-stops:
552.85pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Pr 19:18<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>For (some
people), mere words are not enough discipline is needed.<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>For the words may be understood, but they
are not heeded.</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:111.15pt;margin-bottom:
0cm;margin-left:252.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:36.0pt;tab-stops:
552.85pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Pr 29:19<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h6 style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Principle<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>#8:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  
</span>Words<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>are<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>oftentimes<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>insufficient</h6>
<h6 style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Principle<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>#9:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  
</span>One<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>of<span style="mso-spacerun:
yes">  </span>the<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>keys<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>to<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>effective<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>discipline<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>is<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span><span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>has<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>it<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>produced<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>the<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>desired<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>effect?</h6>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Dont
fail to correct your children.</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:111.15pt;margin-bottom:
0cm;margin-left:252.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:36.0pt;tab-stops:
552.85pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Pr 23:13a<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h6 style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Principle<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>#10:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  
</span>Discipline<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span><span
style='text-transform:uppercase'>must</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>be<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span><u>consistent</u><span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>or<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>it<span style="mso-spacerun:
yes">  </span>will<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>not<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>be<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>effective</h6>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>You<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span><span style='text-transform:uppercase'>must</span><span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>also follow-through with the
consequences<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span><span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>to help your children learn what the family
expectations are, and the penalties for not meeting them. <span
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Otherwise, when you allow the natural
consequences to occur, you could be accused of being arbitrary.</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>They
wont die if you spank them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Physical
discipline may well save them from death.</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:111.15pt;margin-bottom:
0cm;margin-left:252.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:36.0pt;tab-stops:
552.85pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Pr 23:13b-14<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h6 style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Principle<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>#11:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  
</span>Spanking<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>is<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>necessary<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>but<span style="mso-spacerun:
yes">  </span>doesnt<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>have<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>to<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>be<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>brutal<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>or<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>abusive</h6>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Occasionally,
your children will need extra help to be responsive.<span style="mso-spacerun:
yes">  </span>Recognize the extreme sensitivity of the moment though, and use a
piece of moulding or a cheap ping-pong paddle<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>makes a big noise and smarts a
bit, but they dont do any real damage and will break if swung too hard.</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><b
style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>Closing<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>prayer<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  
</span>OR<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
<h5 style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Whats<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>one<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>good<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>example<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>how<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>I<span style="mso-spacerun:
yes">  </span>could<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>summarize<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>all<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>this<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>for<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>my<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>children?</h5>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><i
style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>My child, listen to me and treasure my
instructions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Tune your ears to wisdom,
and concentrate on understanding.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Cry
out for insight and understanding.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>Search for them as you would for lost money and hidden treasure.<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Then you will understand what it means to
fear the Lord and you will gain knowledge of God.<span style="mso-spacerun:
yes">  </span>For the Lord grants wisdom!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>He grants a treasure of good sense to the
godly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>He is their shield, protecting
those who walk with integrity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>He
guards the paths of justice and protects those who are faithful to Him. <span
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Then you will understand what is right, just,
and fair, and you will know how to find the right course of action every
time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>For wisdom will enter your heart,
and knowledge will fill you with joy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>Wise planning will watch over you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>Understanding will keep you safe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>Wisdom will save you from evil people, from those whose speech is
corrupt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>These people turn from right
ways to walk down dark and evil paths.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>They rejoice in doing wrong, and they enjoy evil as it turns things
upside down.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>What they do is crooked
and their ways are wrong … follow the steps of good men instead and stay on the
paths of the righteous.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>For only the
upright will live in the land, and those who have integrity will remain in it.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:111.15pt;margin-bottom:
0cm;margin-left:252.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:36.0pt;tab-stops:
552.85pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Pr 2:1-21<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>************************************************************************</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>************************************************************************</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><b
style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Additional<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>references<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>for<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>further<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 
</span>study &amp; discussion:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Deut 8:5</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>II Sam
7:14-15</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Job 36:10</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Ps 38:1-4/
89:26-33/ 94:12/ 118:18</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>John 9:1-3</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>I Cor 11:32</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>II Cor
1:3-7/ 12:7-10</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Eph
5:25-27/ 6:4</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Heb 5:8-9/
12:5-11</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'>Rev 3:19</p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]>&nbsp;<![endif]><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'>Parenting Principles-Prov<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:111.15pt;tab-stops:552.85pt'><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'>6.Mar.98<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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