The Discipline of Our Covenant Children (2)
Den Hartog's article emphasizes the biblical calling and high responsibility of parents to discipline covenant children as a means of spiritual formation and preparation for church membership and kingdom citizenship. The author stresses that parental discipline must flow from genuine spiritual love and concern grounded in the fear of God, rather than from sinful anger, and must be accompanied by prayer, wisdom, and persistent personal involvement in children's lives.
Previous article in this series: January 15, 2013, p. 179. God has given the high calling to parents to discipline their covenant children. The discipline of these precious children is necessary for the salvation of their souls. The discipline of our covenant children is necessary for establishing the truth of God in their lives and to train them to live for His glory. It must establish order and direction and purpose in their lives from earliest childhood on. Discipline is necessary to...
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