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How do we know that spanking is necessary according to Scripture?

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Scripture, particularly Proverbs 23:13-14, indicates that spanking is necessary for correction and should not be withheld.

The necessity of spanking as a method of discipline is delineated in several passages throughout Scripture. Proverbs 23:13-14 exhorts parents to 'withhold not correction from the child; for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.' This underscores the necessity of corporal punishment in guiding children away from foolishness and towards wisdom. Additionally, Proverbs 29:15 reinforces this idea by teaching that the rod and reproof give wisdom. The biblical narrative consistently presents spanking as a tool for instructing children in righteousness and ensuring they do not grow unchecked, reflecting God's own corrective measures toward His people.
Scripture References: Proverbs 23:13-14, Proverbs 29:15

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