Saturday, August 3, 2013

A woman's role and purpose according to the Bible.





Why were women created?

Genesis 2:18 - 25
18 And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.
19 And out of the ground the Lord God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air; and brought them unto Adam to see what he would call them: and whatsoever Adam called every living creature, that was the name thereof.
20 And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for Adam there was not found an help meet for him.

21 And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof;

22 And the rib, which the Lord God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man.

23 And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.

24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.
25 And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed.

Genesis 1:27 - 28
27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

28 And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.

1 Corinthians 11:3
But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.

1 Corinthians 11:8-9
For the man is not of the woman: but the woman of the man.
Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man.

Titus 2:3 - 5
The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; that they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, to be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.



The description of Christ and God according to the Bible.

 

CHRIST
Old Testament
Daniel 10:5 - 8
Then I lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold a certain man clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with fine gold of Uphaz:
His body also was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his feet like in colour to polished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude.
And I Daniel alone saw the vision: for the men that were with me saw not the vision; but a great quaking fell upon them, so that they fled to hide themselves.
Therefore I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me: for my comeliness was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no strength.

New Testament
Revelations 1:10 - 15
10 I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,
11 Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.
12 And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks;
13 And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle.
14 His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire;
15 And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters.


GOD
Old Testament
Daniel 7:9
I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire.

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Best Herbs For PCOS

Five of the best natural herbs for treating PCOS.

MACA ROOT

 

  • Increased energy and stamina
  • Hormone regulation
  • Enhanced fertility
  • Lower instances of hormonal dysfunction 
  • Decreased anxiety and depression
  • Enhanced libido
  • Boosts the immune system


  • SAW PALMETTO



  • Discourages hair loss
  • Eliminates hirsutism (this was one of my major issues)
  • Reduces hormonal acne
  • Has a positive effect on fertility levels


  • VITEX

     

  • Normalizes pituitary function over time
  • Gives greater hormonal balance
  • Reduces stress hormones in the body
  • Gives a boost in fertility
  • Reduces acne
  • Stabilizes menstruation when you come of the pill
  • Lowers PMS symptoms



  • RED CLOVER


    • Promotes estrogen production
    • Restores regular monthly cycles
    • Enhances fertility
    • Balances hormonal production


    DANDELION ROOT


    • Detoxes the liver
    • Balances blood sugar
    • Eliminates acne
    • Reduces testosterone


    To learn more about all the natural treatments go to: www.pcosexposed.com, www.pcostreatments.net, www.nvnutritionals.com/pcos and www.pcos.insulitelabs.com

    Monday, May 6, 2013

    PCOS ( Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome )




    What is PCOS?

    Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is an endocrine (hormonal) disorder that affects between 5-10% of women of childbearing age. One of the major characteristics of PCOS is multiple cysts on the ovaries.




    SYMPTOMS
    • Infertility: Difficulty in conceiving or becoming pregnant. Usually a result of irregular periods, or not ovulating each month.

    • Anovulation or oligovulation: Not ovulating, or releasing a mature egg from the ovary each month. Without ovulation, periods may be irregular or absent.

    • Infrequent or absent periods

    • Ovarian Cysts:  An ovarian cyst is a fluid filled pocket located on the ovary.

    • Hirsutism: Increased hair growth in strange places (chest, face, back, lower abdomen, fingers, toes).

    • Acanthosis nigricans: Patches of dark, thickened, velvety skin behind the neck, on the thighs, or on the vulva. This is usually a sign of insulin resistance.

    • Insulin resistance: The body does not respond as well to insulin, the primary hormone which helps the body use and deal with glucose or sugar. This causes elevated blood glucose levels and is a major risk factor for Type 2 Diabetes. Insulin resistance is frequently associated with PCOS; some studies suggest that as many as 70% of women with PCOS are affected by this issue. This occurs when the body has consistently high levels of sugar. The pancreas needs to secrete greater and greater amounts of insulin in order to keep blood sugar regulated. Eventually, the cells no longer respond to insulin and glucose begins to build up in the blood, leading to diabetes.

    • Type 2 diabetes: Prolonged exposure to high levels of glucose and the reduced sensitivity of body cells to insulin eventually make the body unable to deal with sugar. When glucose levels are persistently high, complications develop. These include problems with eye sight, kidney disease, and neuropathy, which is a loss of feeling and circulation in the body limbs.

    • Skin tags: Excess flaps of skin, usually found in the armpit or groin.

    • PCOS and Acne - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) occurs when there is a hormonal imbalance, namely an increase in androgen (testosterone) production. High levels of androgens are known to increase the amount of oil produced by sebaceous glands, which contributes to acne.

    • Obesity: The medical definition of obesity is someone who has excessive fat stores throughout the body, increasing their risk for medical complications (such as diabetes, metabolic syndrome and high blood pressure). Body mass index (BMI) is one way that physicians determine a diagnosis of obesity. A person with a BMI of 25 to 30 is considered overweight, while a BMI over 30 is considered obesEvery woman’s metabolism is unique. Our bodies process fats, calories and sugar differently. This is true of women with PCOS as well. Many women with PCOS eat a healthy diet and exercise religiously, but still have a problem with weight. Obviously, this is not a simple issue of caloric intake and lack of adequate activity. There is something about the way that their bodies process the food and calories that they consume which makes it difficult for them to maintain a healthy weight. Some researchers have theorized that this phenomenon is a result of insulin resistance, which is very common in women with PCOS.

    • High cholesterol: Cholesterol is a type of fat that is both made by the body, and ingested through our diet. There are a number of types of cholesterol that is measured through routine screening. High density lipoprotein, or HDL, is considered to be the “good” cholesterol. In sufficient amounts, it keeps bad cholesterol from building up in the blood vessels. Low density lipoprotein, or LDL, is known as the bad cholesterol. It is produced by the liver and carried in the blood throughout the body. In high quantities, it can accumulate on the wall of the blood vessels and create blockages.

    • High Blood Pressure: As the blood is pumped from the heart, it travels through the body through a network of arteries. A force is created by the heart that is transferred to the arteries. This force, or pressure, is necessary to keep blood flowing throughout the body and is reflective of your cardiovascular health. Elevated blood pressure is known as hypertension. Blood pressure should be lower then 120/80 (read as 120 over 80). Prehypertension is now defined as 120-139/80-89. This is not yet considered to be high blood pressure, but doctors will want to watch it carefully to make sure it doesn’t get higher. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is considered to be 140/90. Typically, high blood pressure is diagnosed when there are two different high readings at least 2 months apart.

    • Sleep apnea or snoring: Sleep apnea is the cessation of breathing once or multiple times during sleep. Risk factors include certain physical characteristics (such as large neck), smoking, alcohol use, obesity and diabetes, the last two which may account for the connection to PCOS. Sleep apnea often leads to snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness, morning headaches and irritability.

    • Hair loss: Hair loss similar to male pattern baldness.

    For more information visit: www.womenshealth.gov, www.pcosfoundation.org, www.pcoschallenge.org, www.pcosupport.org

    Tuesday, April 23, 2013

    CLEAN AND UNCLEAN FOODS ACCORDING TO THE BIBLE



    Leviticus 11:1-47

    And the Lord spake unto Moses and to Aaron, saying unto them,
    2 Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, These are the beasts which ye shall eat among all the beasts that are on the earth.

    3 Whatsoever parteth the hoof, and is clovenfooted, and cheweth the cud, among the beasts, that shall ye eat.

    4 Nevertheless these shall ye not eat of them that chew the cud, or of them that divide the hoof: as the camel, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you.

    5 And the coney, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you.

    6 And the hare, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you.

    7 And the swine, though he divide the hoof, and be clovenfooted, yet he cheweth not the cud; he is unclean to you.

    8 Of their flesh shall ye not eat, and their carcase shall ye not touch; they are unclean to you.

    9 These shall ye eat of all that are in the waters: whatsoever hath fins and scales in the waters, in the seas, and in the rivers, them shall ye eat.

    10 And all that have not fins and scales in the seas, and in the rivers, of all that move in the waters, and of any living thing which is in the waters, they shall be an abomination unto you:

    11 They shall be even an abomination unto you; ye shall not eat of their flesh, but ye shall have their carcases in abomination.

    12 Whatsoever hath no fins nor scales in the waters, that shall be an abomination unto you.

    13 And these are they which ye shall have in abomination among the fowls; they shall not be eaten, they are an abomination: the eagle, and the ossifrage, and the ospray,

    14 And the vulture, and the kite after his kind;

    15 Every raven after his kind;

    16 And the owl, and the night hawk, and the cuckow, and the hawk after his kind,

    17 And the little owl, and the cormorant, and the great owl,

    18 And the swan, and the pelican, and the gier eagle,

    19 And the stork, the heron after her kind, and the lapwing, and the bat.

    20 All fowls that creep, going upon all four, shall be an abomination unto you.

    21 Yet these may ye eat of every flying creeping thing that goeth upon all four, which have legs above their feet, to leap withal upon the earth;

    22 Even these of them ye may eat; the locust after his kind, and the bald locust after his kind, and the beetle after his kind, and the grasshopper after his kind.

    23 But all other flying creeping things, which have four feet, shall be an abomination unto you.

    24 And for these ye shall be unclean: whosoever toucheth the carcase of them shall be unclean until the even.

    25 And whosoever beareth ought of the carcase of them shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even.

    26 The carcases of every beast which divideth the hoof, and is not clovenfooted, nor cheweth the cud, are unclean unto you: every one that toucheth them shall be unclean.

    27 And whatsoever goeth upon his paws, among all manner of beasts that go on all four, those are unclean unto you: whoso toucheth their carcase shall be unclean until the even.

    28 And he that beareth the carcase of them shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even: they are unclean unto you.

    29 These also shall be unclean unto you among the creeping things that creep upon the earth; the weasel, and the mouse, and the tortoise after his kind,

    30 And the ferret, and the chameleon, and the lizard, and the snail, and the mole.

    31 These are unclean to you among all that creep: whosoever doth touch them, when they be dead, shall be unclean until the even.

    32 And upon whatsoever any of them, when they are dead, doth fall, it shall be unclean; whether it be any vessel of wood, or raiment, or skin, or sack, whatsoever vessel it be, wherein any work is done, it must be put into water, and it shall be unclean until the even; so it shall be cleansed.

    33 And every earthen vessel, whereinto any of them falleth, whatsoever is in it shall be unclean; and ye shall break it.

    34 Of all meat which may be eaten, that on which such water cometh shall be unclean: and all drink that may be drunk in every such vessel shall be unclean.

    35 And every thing whereupon any part of their carcase falleth shall be unclean; whether it be oven, or ranges for pots, they shall be broken down: for they are unclean and shall be unclean unto you.

    36 Nevertheless a fountain or pit, wherein there is plenty of water, shall be clean: but that which toucheth their carcase shall be unclean.

    37 And if any part of their carcase fall upon any sowing seed which is to be sown, it shall be clean.

    38 But if any water be put upon the seed, and any part of their carcase fall thereon, it shall be unclean unto you.

    39 And if any beast, of which ye may eat, die; he that toucheth the carcase thereof shall be unclean until the even.

    40 And he that eateth of the carcase of it shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even: he also that beareth the carcase of it shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even.

    41 And every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth shall be an abomination; it shall not be eaten.

    42 Whatsoever goeth upon the belly, and whatsoever goeth upon all four, or whatsoever hath more feet among all creeping things that creep upon the earth, them ye shall not eat; for they are an abomination.

    43 Ye shall not make yourselves abominable with any creeping thing that creepeth, neither shall ye make yourselves unclean with them, that ye should be defiled thereby.

    44 For I am the Lord your God: ye shall therefore sanctify yourselves, and ye shall be holy; for I am holy: neither shall ye defile yourselves with any manner of creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

    45 For I am the Lord that bringeth you up out of the land of Egypt, to be your God: ye shall therefore be holy, for I am holy.

    46 This is the law of the beasts, and of the fowl, and of every living creature that moveth in the waters, and of every creature that creepeth upon the earth:

    47 To make a difference between the unclean and the clean, and between the beast that may be eaten and the beast that may not be eaten.


    Deuteronomy 14:3-21

    3 Thou shalt not eat any abominable thing.

    4 These are the beasts which ye shall eat: the ox, the sheep, and the goat,

    5 The hart, and the roebuck, and the fallow deer, and the wild goat, and the pygarg, and the wild ox, and the chamois.

    6 And every beast that parteth the hoof, and cleaveth the cleft into two claws, and cheweth the cud among the beasts, that ye shall eat.

    7 Nevertheless these ye shall not eat of them that chew the cud, or of them that divide the cloven hoof; as the camel, and the hare, and the coney: for they chew the cud, but divide not the hoof; therefore they are unclean unto you.

    8 And the swine, because it divideth the hoof, yet cheweth not the cud, it is unclean unto you: ye shall not eat of their flesh, nor touch their dead carcase.

    9 These ye shall eat of all that are in the waters: all that have fins and scales shall ye eat:

    10 And whatsoever hath not fins and scales ye may not eat; it is unclean unto you.

    11 Of all clean birds ye shall eat.

    12 But these are they of which ye shall not eat: the eagle, and the ossifrage, and the ospray,

    13 And the glede, and the kite, and the vulture after his kind,

    14 And every raven after his kind,

    15 And the owl, and the night hawk, and the cuckow, and the hawk after his kind,

    16 The little owl, and the great owl, and the swan,

    17 And the pelican, and the gier eagle, and the cormorant,

    18 And the stork, and the heron after her kind, and the lapwing, and thebat.

    19 And every creeping thing that flieth is unclean unto you: they shall not be eaten.

    20 But of all clean fowls ye may eat.

    21 Ye shall not eat of anything that dieth of itself: thou shalt give it unto the stranger that is in thy gates, that he may eat it; or thou mayest sell it unto an alien: for thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God. Thou shalt not seethe a kid in his mother's milk.




    For aquatic creatures to be fit to eat, they must have both fins and scales. One school of thought explains that marine animals without fins and scales tend to be bottom feeders, consuming the effluent that sinks to the mud. Having this in mind, we can perceive the reason God prohibited these marine species. Aquatic life unfit for human consumption includes shrimp, lobster, oysters, clams, crabs, and catfish. Modern science is now finding dangerous levels of harmful, heavy metals like mercury and lead in the flesh of many of these creatures. God certainly knows best!
     
    In Addition…
    God's Word prohibits consumption of both fat and blood (Lev. 3:17; 7:23, 26-27). The fat of the animal was offered to God in sacrifice (Lev. 3:16). It belongs to Him. The life of the animal is found in its blood (Lev. 17:10-14). Both fat and blood of the sacrifice were treated separately from the meat of the sacrifice and neither were eaten. Thus, it is necessary to remove all blood from the flesh of Scripturally clean animals before eating and to avoid eating residual blood.
    At the time of slaughter, rapid draining of most of the blood must occur. This process is unnecessary with fish, as very little blood remains in the meat of fish. Any remaining blood can be removed by soaking in brine.
     
     

    The following meats meet the qualifications as clean according to Leviticus 11 and Deuteronomy 14:

    Biblically Clean Fish
     
    (Must have both fins and scales)
    Albacore (Crevalle, Horse Mackerel, Jack)
    Alewives (Branch Herring, River Herring)
    Anchovy
    Barracuda
    Bass
    Black Drum
    Blackfish
    Blueback (Glut Herring)
    Bluebill Sunfish
    Bluefish
    Blue Runner (Hardtail)
    Bonitos
    Boston Bluefish (Pollack)
    Bowfin
    Buffalofish
    Butterfish
    Carp
    Chub (Bloater, Longjaw, Blackfin)
    Cod
    Crappie
    Crevalle (Albacore)
    Croaker
    Darter
    Flounder (Dab, Gray Sole, Yellow Tail)
    Frost Fish (Ice Fish, Smelt)
    Gaby
    Grayling
    Groupers (Gag)
    Grunts
    Gulf Pike (Robalo, Snook, Sergeant)
    Haddock
    Hake
    Halibut
    Hardtail (Blue Runner)
    Herring
    Horse Mackerel (Albacore)
    Kingfish
    Long Nose Sucker (Northern Sucker, Red Striped Sucker)
    Mackerel
    Menhaden
    Mullet
    Muskellunge (Jack)
    Orange Roughy
    Perch
    Pickerel (Jack)
    Pig Fish
    Pike (Jack)
    Pilchard (Sardine)
    Pollack
    Pompano
    Porgy (Scup)
    Red Drum (Redfish)
    Redfin (Red Horse Sucker)
    Red Snapper
    Red Striped Sucker (Long Nose Sucker)
    Robalo (Gulf Pike)
    Rockfish
    Salmon (Chum, Coho, King, Pink, Red)
    Sardine (Pilchard)
    Scup (Porgy)
    Sea Bass
    Sergeant Fish (Gulf Pike)
    Shad
    Sheepshead
    Silver Hake (Whiting)
    Silversides
    Smelt (Frost Fish)
    Snook (Gulf Pike)
    Spanish Mackerel
    Striped Bass
    Sucker
    Tarpon
    Tilapia
    Trout
    Tuna (Albacore, Bluefin, Yellowfin, Shipjack)
    Weakfish
    Whitefish
    White Sucker
    Whiting (Silver Hake)
    Yellow Perch

    Biblically Unclean Fish and Seafood
    Abalone
    Bullhead
    Catfish
    Clam
    Crab
    Crayfish
    Eel
    Krill
    Lobster
    Mussel
    Oyster
    Paddlefish (Spoonbill)
    Scallop
    Sculpin
    Shark
    Shrimp
    Squid
    Stickleback
    Sturgeon (Caviar)
    Swordfish
    Whale

    Clean Red Meat
    (Must chew the cud and have a divided hoof)
    Antelope
    Beef
    Buffalo
    Deer
    Elk
    Goat
    Moose
    Sheep

    Clean Fowl
    (Cannot be a raptor or scavenger)
    Chicken
    Dove
    Duck
    Goose
    Grouse
    Pheasant
    Quail
    Turkey

    Monday, April 22, 2013

    Discipline according to the Bible.




    Discipline is for the good of the child and must never be used to justify the abuse and mistreatment of children. Never should it be used to vent anger or frustration. Discipline is used to correct and train people to go in the right direction.

    Proverbs 23: 12-14
    12 Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.

    13 Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.

    14 Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.

    Proverbs 13:24
    24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

    Proverbs 22:15
    15 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

    Proverbs 6:23
    23 For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life

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

    Proverbs 13:1
    13 A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

    Proverbs 15:5
    5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.


    Proverbs 29:15-18
    15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

    16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

    17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

    18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.


    Proverbs 1:5-10
    5 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

    6 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.

    7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

    8 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

    9 For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.

    10 My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.

    Hebrews 12:9-11
    9 Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live?

    10 For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.

    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.

    Ephesians 6:4
    4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

    Romans 13:1-14

     Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.

    2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.

    3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:

    4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.

    5 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.

    6 For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.

    7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.

    8 Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.

    9 For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

    10 Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.

    11 And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.

    12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.

    13 Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.

    14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.
     


    From: www.gotquestions.org

    Making this issue even more difficult is the fact that governments are beginning to classify all manner of physical discipline as child abuse. Many parents do not spank their children for fear of being reported to the government and risk having their children taken away. What should parents do if a government has made physical discipline of children illegal? According to Romans 13:1-7, parents should submit to the government. A government should never contradict God’s Word, and physical discipline is, biblically speaking, in the best interest of children. However, keeping children in families in which they will at least receive some discipline is far better than losing children to the “care” of the government.


    Read more:
    http://www.gotquestions.org/disciplining-children.html#ixzz2RFkhLjYA