You cannot say that Scripture does not speak expressly on this subject: “He that spares his rod, hates his son; but he that loves him, chastens him betimes” (Prov. 13:24). “Chasten your son while there is hope, and let not your soul spare for his crying” (Prov. 19:18). “Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child: but the rod of correction shall drive it from him” (Prov. 22:15). “Withhold not correction from the child, for if you beat him with the rod he shall not die. You shall beat him with the rod, and deliver his soul from hell” (Prov. 23:13, 14). “The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a
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