Uninvited Guests - How to Discipline Your Child Effectively, Part 1
Uninvited Guests - How to Discipline Your Child Effectively, Part 1  
Podcast: Living on the Edge with Chip Ingram Daily Podcast
Published On: Tue Oct 28 2025
Description: Discipline. It’s only one word, but it conjures up a multitude of thoughts or memories. In this message, Chip encourages us that done properly, discipline can actually build a strong, positive bond between you and your kids.Case Study #1 – Reuben Hill (Minnesota Report)Summary: The balanced authoritative parent, who gives high support (love) and high control (discipline), typically produces children with high self-esteem, good coping skills, and a positive relationship with parents.Case Study #2 – Hebrews 12 - Christians A.D. 66-70Summary: Discipline is teaching obedience to God and His Word through consistentconsequences (actions) and clear instructions (words) in an atmosphere of love.Five characteristics of discipline:The necessity of discipline = To deter DESTRUCTION. -Heb. 12:4The means of discipline = The ACTIONS and WORDS. -Heb. 12:5The motive in discipline = To express LOVE. -Heb. 12:6-9The goal of discipline = To teach OBEDIENCE or SUBMISSION. -Heb. 12:9The result of discipline = Short term PAIN and long term GAIN. -Heb. 12:10,11Two key biblical concepts1) Actions: Consistent consequencesSeven steps to discipline:Clear WARNING.Establish responsibility.Avoid EMBARASSMENT.Communicate grief.Flick the WRIST.Sincere repentance.Unconditional LOVE.2) Words: Clear instructionsFour ways to use words to bring about correction:Say “no” FIRMLY.CLEAR WARNING of consequences.Use CONTRACTS.Use CONSEQUENCESBroadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3Message NotesAdditional Resource MentionsMarriage Truth Cards Offer"Uninvited Guests" ResourcesConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003