The War on Wisdom نموونە

When you adopt a new puppy, a lot of house training is involved. You make sure that there are no holes in the fence and that the gate closes properly, not to limit, but to protect. You instruct, correct and chastise until the little one understands WHERE to mess, WHERE to sleep or not, and WHAT can be nibbled on and what cannot. You train him to be prepared for the day intruders approach the yard. You discipline, not to limit, control or make the puppy uncomfortable. You have invited the little one into your home to be part of the family, and now you must show him the ropes so that everyone can be safe and live together in harmony.

The Biblical definition for discipline is to instruct, correct, chastise, or rebuke. God extended an invitation to us to become part of His family. As our Creator, He knows what is best for us. As our loving Father, He sees where we wander and lose our way. He prepares us for blows from the enemy and hardships in life. Our heavenly Father is showing us what it means to be part of His family and what it means to live in a way that honors Him. We have faith in who He is and therefore we trust Him as a father.