The Bible teaches that God chastens His people as a sign of His love and to lead them to repentance (Hebrews 12:6, Revelation 3:19).
The Bible clearly shows that the purpose of God's chastisement is to bring His people back to Himself, teaching them through pain to recognize their dependence on Him. As it states in Revelation 3:19, 'As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten.' This rebuke is not a capricious punishment, but rather a loving correction aimed to bring about repentance and spiritual growth. In Hebrews 12:6, it says, 'For whom the Lord loves He chastens, and scourges every son whom He receives.' This scriptural foundation reminds believers that affliction can serve as a critical turning point towards a deeper communion with God.
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