Mark Toney Poet Rhyme

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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?

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

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Barbara Barry-Nishanian December 17, 2024 at 9:06 PM The one whom God loves, he disciplines. As you pointed out with loving guidance, always for our protection.

The Situation October 13, 2023 at 4:37 PM Look at the world in the 50's. We have more Democrats if it were different. thanks for the verses. Mark Toney October 14, 2023 at 4:05 PM You are very welcome, TS. Thanks for stopping by again.

Christina Bowring October 10, 2023 at 11:16 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 October 11, 2023 at 9:33 AM Thank you, kind Christina, for your gracious comments.

Karen Jones October 1, 2023 at 2:46 AM This is so well written! Love it! Mark Toney October 1, 2023 at 8:18 AM So glad you enjoyed it, Karen. Thanks for the encouraging comment!

The Situation September 30, 2023 at 9:12 PM this seems an inspired poiem from of what i have writtenyet it needs the applsuse of those of whom i've writen. Mark Toney October 1, 2023 at 8:04 AM Thank you, TS.