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The Rod and Reproof Gives Wisdom

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

Copyright © Mark Toney | Year Posted 2023

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Barbara Barry-Nishanian Date: 12/17/2024 9:06:00 PM The one whom God loves, he disciplines. As you pointed out with loving guidance, always for our protection. Login to Reply

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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply Mark Toney Date: 9/30/2023 2:45:00 PM I appreciate your thoughtful comments, Mark.