How do we know God's correction is a sign of His love?

The Book of Hebrews emphasizes that God’s chastening is a mark of His love for us as His children. In Hebrews 12:6, we learn that 'whom the Lord loveth, he chasteneth,' reinforcing the idea that God corrects those He has accepted as sons. This parental discipline is not meant to harm but to guide believers back to a path of righteousness and holiness. Chastening is an acknowledgment of our identity as God's children; if we were not loved, we would not be directed with the same intensity. God's intention behind correction is to ensure our ultimate good and growth in the faith. Knowing that God disciplines us as a good Father should encourage us to view such moments with gratitude rather than despair.