Tag Archives: discipline

Justice; October 10, 2022

Posted on October 11, 2022 by jgarrott

Proverbs 21:15 When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteousbut terror to evildoers. Justice is an essential part of any society. In fact, it is one of our innate desires, as expressed in the cry of even small … Continue reading →

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Tests; October 8, 2022

Posted on October 10, 2022 by jgarrott

Proverbs 15:32 He who ignores discipline despises himself.but whoever heeds correction gains understanding. As a teacher for over 40 years myself, I was shocked and saddened recently to see a news item of a college professor who was fired because … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Children; June 18, 2022

Posted on June 21, 2022 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. … Continue reading →

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Parenting; April 7, 2022

Posted on April 13, 2022 by jgarrott

Proverbs 19:18 Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be a willing party to his death. This verse really brings out the difficulties of Bible translation! The Japanese renders it as, “Discipline your child while there … Continue reading →

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God’s Discipline; January 24, 2022

Posted on January 26, 2022 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 11:32 When we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world. I have probably done public reading of verses 23-26 of this chapter more than any other … Continue reading →

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Discipline; December 12, 2021

Posted on December 15, 2021 by jgarrott

Psalm 107:15-16 Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men, for he breaks down gates of bronze and cuts through bars of iron. This Psalm is a series of vignettes of … Continue reading →

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Learning Obedience; November 1, 2021

Posted on November 3, 2021 by jgarrott

Hebrews 5:8-10 Although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him and was designated by God to be high priest in the … Continue reading →

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Suffering; July 17, 2021

Posted on July 21, 2021 by jgarrott

Isaiah 53:10 Yet it was the Lord’s will to crush him and cause him to suffer, and though the Lord makes his life a guilt offering, he will see his offspring and prolong his days, and the will of the … Continue reading →

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Sin and Repentance; May 13, 2021

Posted on May 16, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Kings 8:46 “When they sin against you–for there is no one who does not sin–…” Solomon really doubles down on the subject of repentance. Paul was hardly being original when he wrote, “for all have sinned and fall short … Continue reading →

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Stewardship of Abilities; April 30, 2021

Posted on May 3, 2021 by jgarrott

Judges 13:8 Then Manoah prayed to the Lord: “O Lord, I beg you, let the man of God you sent to us come again to teach us how to bring up the boy who is to be born.” To be … Continue reading →

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