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DISCIPLINING CHILDREN What does the bible say about disciplining children? Bible reading : 1kings 1:1-8 Key bible verse:his father, king David, had never disciplined him at any time, even by asking "what are you doing?" adonijah was a very handsome man and had been born next after absalsom. ( 1 kings 1:6) EVEN CHILDREN OF GODLY PARENTS REQUIRE SPECIFIC ATTENTION AND TRAINING God-fearing people like David and Samuel were used by God to lead nations; nevertheless they had problems in family relationships. God-fearing leaders cannot take for granted the spiritual well-being of their children. They are used to having others follow their orders,but they cannot expect their children to manufacture their faith upon request. Moral and spiritual character takes years to build, and it requires constant attention and patient discipline. David served God well as a king, but as a parent he often failed both God and his children. Don't let your service to God, even in leadership positions, take up so much of your time and energy that you neglect your other God-given responsibilities. CHILDREN NEED LIMITS FOR THEIR OWN GOOD. Because David had never interfered by opposing or even questioning his son, Adonijah did not know how to work within limits. The result was that he always wanted his own way, regardless of how it affected others. Adonijah did whatever he wanted and paid for no respect to God's wishes.