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The Rod and Reproof Gives Wisdom

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Proverbs 13:24 NWT - "Whoever holds back his rod hates his son ..."
Proverbs 29:15 KJV - "The rod and reproof impart wisdom ..."
Hebrews 12:6 NKJV - "For whom the Lord loves He chastens, and scourges every son whom He receives."

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Each of the four scenarios depicts a form of discipline. Which would you say promotes peace and love?

Such a violent world we live in Hard to know just what to do For example both my mom and dad Have slapped and spanked me too But nowadays some choose a path That may seem rather odd To discipline with words instead Of reaching for a rod "The rod and reproof give wisdom ..." What does the Bible mean? In carrying out that principle Some have gone to the extreme The rod of discipline should be To train towards peace and love True discipline's tree yields peaceful fruit The Wisdom from above The rod of discipline is like The rod of a caring shepherd Who wields his rod in a loving way For the sheep by him are treasured The best example is God Himself Before whom we sin each day Does he beat us with a rod of pain? No, His Word shows us the way It's true at times He scourges Some of those that He holds dear Even then 'tis done in a loving way Leaving naught for us to fear Yes, nowadays some choose a path That may seem rather odd To discipline with words instead, Like the discipline from God

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The Situation

Date: 10/13/2023 4:37:00 PM

Look at the world in the 50's. We have more Democrats if it were different. thanks for the verses.

Mark Toney
Date: 10/14/2023 4:05:00 PM

You are very welcome, TS. Thanks for stopping by again.

Christina Bowring

Date: 10/10/2023 11:16:00 PM

Such a lovely, well written poem Mark with profound thoughts of wisdom. Flows so well with great rhyming. Love the line,’ True discipline’s tree yields peaceful fruit’ and the reference to the shepherd. Wonderful! An inspiring poem of which I had great joy in reading and appreciating. Thank you for sharing. Have a blessed day.

Mark Toney
Date: 10/11/2023 9:33:00 AM

Thank you, kind Christina, for your gracious comments.

Tom Woody

Date: 10/6/2023 4:13:00 PM

Don't we know it! Good Biblical (and poetic) admonition

Mark Toney
Date: 10/6/2023 4:41:00 PM

Thanks, Tom, for the encouraging comment! I got the idea to write it from your comment on another poem of mine. Thanks for the inspiration :)

Karen Jones

Date: 10/1/2023 2:46:00 AM

This is so well written! Love it!

Mark Toney
Date: 10/1/2023 8:18:00 AM

So glad you enjoyed it, Karen. Thanks for the encouraging comment!

The Situation

Date: 9/30/2023 9:12:00 PM

this seems an inspired poiem from of what i have writtenyet it needs the applsuse of those of whom i've writen.

Tom Woody
Date: 10/6/2023 4:14:00 PM

He writes awesome poiems

Mark Toney
Date: 10/1/2023 8:04:00 AM

Thank you, TS.

Mark Massey

Date: 9/30/2023 1:24:00 PM

So right, the shepherd’s rod (staff) is to steer his flock, not to beat them. Your poem reads like parable…it depends upon the social, political and religious norms of the time as to how it fits the reader.

Mark Toney
Date: 9/30/2023 2:45:00 PM

I appreciate your thoughtful comments, Mark.