Proverbs 26:3
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back.
Fools need outside consequences to awaken their inner conscience. A fool often has a hardened heart and needs to feel the pain associated with his choice to begin to instruct him the way he should go. If our children are foolish and disregard the voice of instruction, we need to consider what sort of ‘rod’ to use to correct them and put them back. Even if they don’t get the deep truth behind our admonition, the fear of the ‘rod’ should help protect them and guide them to safety. This could be a ‘time out’, restriction, ‘swat’, or some other bridle, but it is intended to protect the fool from his own bents. If you deal with a fool who is under your authority, don’t expect them to turn from their ways based on words alone. Prepare consequences, clearly explained, that they might be inclined to choose well and avoid the natural consequences of foolishness down the road.
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