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What does the Bible say about God's chastening?

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The Bible teaches that God's chastening is a form of loving discipline for His children, aimed at their spiritual growth (Hebrews 12:5-6).

The Bible outlines that God chastens His children as a loving father corrects a son. In Hebrews 12:5-6, we are reminded not to despise the chastening of the Lord, for whom the Lord loves, He chastens. This divine discipline serves to instruct and guide believers, ensuring they partake in His holiness and prepare for eternal life. It's essential to understand that God's correction is motivated by love, not wrath, and it ultimately aims to draw His children closer to Him and foster spiritual maturity.
Scripture References: Hebrews 12:5-6, Deuteronomy 8:5, Job 5:17, Hebrews 12:6, 2 Samuel 12, Hebrews 12:5-11, Proverbs 3:11-12, James 1:2-4, Revelation 3:19, Hebrews 12:6-11

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