each. The person who is comfortable with the rod can fall into the
distortion of being authoritarian. A parent for whom communication
is natural and easy may tend toward permissiveness. Authoritarian
parents tend to lack kindness. Permissive parents tend to lack
firmness. Assess which distortion of biblical training you would tend
toward. Strive for greater balance.
Application Questions for Chapter 11
(^) 1. What is the problem in your children that requires the use of
the rod?
(^) 2. What is the function of the rod?
(^) 3. Whom has God authorized to discipline children with the
rod?
(^) 4. Review the common objections to the rod. Have any of these
been your objection?
(^) 5. Name several distortions of the rod.
(^) 6. How would you describe the relationship between
communication and the rod? Which method is easier for you?
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