Proverbs 19:18


Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.

Here’s a quick thought from my devotions and a recent sermon: …while there is hope.

There’s a lot of time in that phrase. Parents should chasten their children early — while there is hope. Little children should live in a totalitarian state. Those that do, can live in a republic as teens. When parents are soft and democratic with little children, their home turns to anarchy or totalitarianism when the children are teens. And teens rebel against totalitarianism.

Chasten thy son…

…while there is hope!

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Published by Jeff Voegtlin

Dr. Jeff Voegtlin has been in Christian service for over twenty years. He is an associate pastor at Fairhaven Baptist Church in Chesterton, Indiana, and a Vice President of Fairhaven Baptist College. As conductor of the church and schools' orchestra program, and overseer of the educational program of the college, his teaching has helped to train hundreds of young adults to prepare for full-time ministry. After completing a bachelor's degree from Fairhaven Baptist College, he received a master's degree in Bible from Pensacola Christian College. In 2007, he completed the requirements to finish a doctor's degree in education from Bob Jones University. Dr. Voegtlin is available for seminars in instrumental and choral music practice and philosophy, for education seminars, and to preach and present the college ministry.