How do we know that God's chastening is for our good?

In God's sovereign plan, chastisement is not simply punitive but serves a corrective purpose. The suffering and pain often felt by the elect are designed to bring them to a point of desperation, culminating in the realization of their need for a Savior. As indicated in Job 33:24, God provides a ransom, and through Christ, we receive grace even as we are chastened. This brings a fuller understanding of God's goodness, which can only be appreciated when one first recognizes His severe justice. Ultimately, this process is integral for developing a deeper relationship with God and His eternal love.