Bible Verses about 'Discipline'

Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish. Proverbs 12:1

To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction. Proverbs 12:1	Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish. understanding learning listening
I correct and discipline everyone I love. So be diligent and turn from your indifference. Revelation 3:19	As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. love life punishment

But consider the joy of those corrected by God! Do not despise the discipline of the Almighty when you sin. Job 5:17	Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty. punishment suffering blessing
Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord. Ephesians 6:4	And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. law family children
My child, don’t reject the Lord’s discipline, and don’t be upset when he corrects you. For the Lord corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights. Proverbs 3:11-12	My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord; neither be weary of his correction: For whom the Lord loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. love Father learning
For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7	For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. love self-control strength
Only a fool despises a parent’s discipline; whoever learns from correction is wise. Proverbs 15:5	A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. Father wisdom children
No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way. Hebrews 12:11	Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby. righteousness peace children
I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified. 1 Corinthians 9:27	But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. self-control judgment body
People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life, but those who ignore correction will go astray. Proverbs 10:17	He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth. obedience life listening
Think about it: Just as a parent disciplines a child, the Lord your God disciplines you for your own good. Deuteronomy 8:5	Thou shalt also consider in thine heart, that, as a man chasteneth his son, so the Lord thy God chasteneth thee. Father learning punishment
Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Proverbs 1:7	The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. awe wisdom learning
The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers. 1 Peter 4:7	But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. second coming end times rest
All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize. 1 Corinthians 9:25	And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. self-control reward eternal life
Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8	Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour. desires persecution overcoming
So prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control. Put all your hope in the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world. 1 Peter 1:13	Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. grace Jesus Spirit