Discipline - Bible Quotes & Promises

Discipline	Bible Quotes & Promises - Inspirational & Famous Quotes -- Definitions & Meanings

Bible Quotes

Blessed is the man whom you discipline, O Lord, and whom you teach out of your law, to give him rest from days of trouble, until a pit is dug for the wicked. For the Lord will not forsake his people; he will not abandon his heritage;
(Psalm 94:12-14) ESV

For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way of life,
(Proverbs 6:23) ESV

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
(Proverbs 12:1) ESV

A wise son hears his father's instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
(Proverbs 13:1) ESV

Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.
(Proverbs 13:24) ESV

Whoever ignores instruction despises himself, but he who listens to reproof gains intelligence.
(Proverbs 15:32) ESV

Discipline your son, for there is hope; do not set your heart on putting him to death.
(Proverbs 19:18) ESV

Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.
(Proverbs 22:15) ESV

Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you strike him with a rod, he will not die.
(Proverbs 23:13) ESV

The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
(Proverbs 29:15) ESV

Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.
(Proverbs 29:17) ESV

But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.
(1 Corinthians 9:27) ESV

Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
(Ephesians 6:4) ESV

Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.
(Colossians 3:21) ESV

But hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.
(Titus 1:8) ESV

And have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons? “My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor be weary when reproved by him. For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives.”
(Hebrews 12:5,6) ESV

For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.
(Hebrews 12:11) ESV¹

Inspirational Quotes from Famous People

A discipline I have observed is an attitude of love and reverence to people.
--Bessie Head – South African Writer Born 1937 Died 1986

Affirmation without discipline is the beginning of delusion.
--Jim Rohn – American Businessman Born 1930 Died 2009

Age acquires no value save through thought and discipline.
--James Truslow Adams – American Historian Born 1878 Died 1949

Character contributes to beauty. It fortifies a woman as her youth fades. A mode of conduct, a standard of courage, discipline, fortitude, and integrity can do a great deal to make a woman beautiful.
--Jacqueline Bisset – English Actress Born 1944

Cheerfulness in most cheerful people is the rich and satisfying result of strenuous discipline.
--Edwin Percy Whipple – American Writer Born 1819 Died 1886

Discipline and concentration are a matter of being interested.
--Tom Kite – American Athlete Born 1949

Discipline is based on pride, on meticulous attention to details, and on mutual respect and confidence. Discipline must be a habit so ingrained that it is stronger than the excitement of the goal or the fear of failure.
--Gary Ryan Blair

Discipline is not a nasty word.
--Pat Riley – American Coach Born 1945

Discipline is remembering what you want.
--David Campbell – Canadian Politician

Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.
--Jim Rohn – American Businessman Born 1930 Died 2009

Discipline is the refining fire by which talent becomes ability.
--Roy L. Smith – American Clergyman

Discipline, work. Work, discipline.
--Gustav Mahler – Austrian Composer Born 1860 Died 1911

Few men are born brave. Many become so through training and force of discipline.
--Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus – Roman Writer

Fits did not go over well in my house. There was a lot of discipline and obedience and you had to be very ladylike. Ladies didn't curse and I still don't curse in front of my parents.
--Daisy Fuentes – Cuban Actress Born 1966

I developed a resistance to authority. Not to discipline - I learned that. But to authority. I like to think for myself. And I like to cause trouble.
--Hal Holbrook – American Actor Born 1925

I hate committing myself to anything. It's probably the lack of discipline, honestly. I'm probably a spoiled brat worried about getting my way every time.
--Cameron Diaz – American Actress Born 1972⁴