Proverbs 22:15
Too often, we view this verse in a physical manner. Solomon gives us parents the authority to physically correct our children. And while that may be true, I believe he was giving us guidance as Christians, not just as parents.
As new Christians, Paul refers to us as "babes in Christ" (1 Corinthians 3:1-3). As such, we have to grow and mature as Christians. Paul further explains in Hebrews 12:5-7, that the Lord corrects them that he loves. As well Solomon tell us in Proverbs 3:12 the same thing.
So before we get overjoyed in our physical responsibilities as parents, we need to humble ourselves as children of Christ. We should not be surprised when God corrects us for youthful indiscretions. For it is His way to correct us and to help us mature as Christians.
