Bible verses about Discipline
Verses about God's discipline and the self-discipline it teaches.
My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD, and do not loathe His rebuke;
Proverbs 3:11for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights.
Proverbs 3:12Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who ignores reproof goes astray.
Proverbs 10:17Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored.
Proverbs 13:18Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father?
Hebrews 12:7Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness.
Hebrews 12:10No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it.
Hebrews 12:11Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.
Proverbs 12:1He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently.
Proverbs 13:24So know in your heart that just as a man disciplines his son, so the LORD your God disciplines you.
Deuteronomy 8:5Blessed is the man You discipline, O LORD, and teach from Your law,
Psalms 94:12Those I love, I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.
Revelation 3:19But when we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world.
1 Corinthians 11:32A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
Proverbs 29:15He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.
Proverbs 15:32For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,
Proverbs 6:23Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,
James 1:2because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.
James 1:3