Many pro-spanking parents and pastors cite the Bible for their own purposes, giving them license to punish children. A common Bible verse cited is Hebrews 12:5-8. I myself, despite being anti-spanking, am comfortable with the verse, and use the verse for other purposes. All Hebrews 12:5-8 states is that life involves enduring hardship, and that life's difficult moments make you stronger in the end. I use the passage for personal comfort when I am going through a rough patch.
It says in Hebrews 12:5-8 KJV:
And ye have forgotten the exhortation that speaketh unto you as unto children...
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