He believed in holding to the line. Yet, he was very loving and understanding, and always kept the communication lines open. We children could always go to him at any time under any circumstance and share our concerns with him. Christians cannot walk together harmoniously unless they do so on the basis of honesty, openness, and truth. Exercise more discipline.
Christian discipline is one of the ways through which love exemplifies itself.
Don't be discouraged when he has to show you where you are wrong. For when he punishes you, it proves that he loves you. When he whips you it proves you are really his child. Let God train you, for he is doing what any loving father does for his children. Parents are being guided by children.