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What does the Bible say about God's chastening of believers?

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The Bible teaches that God chastens His children as a form of discipline to teach them holiness and obedience (Hebrews 12:10).

In Hebrews 12:10, we learn that God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in His holiness. This chastening is not a punishment for sin in the sense of eternal judgment, as Christ has borne that for us, but it is a corrective discipline intended to refine and purify us. The Lord's chastening is a necessary part of His moral governance over both believers and the world, ensuring that we recognize the serious nature of our disobedience and our need for reliance on Him. When we stray from His commandments, we can expect to face the consequences of our actions in this life, as God desires us to turn back to Him and walk in His ways.
Scripture References: Hebrews 12:10, Romans 5:21, Titus 2:12

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His Chastening — Chapter 20
Arthur W. Pink · Sep 8, 2012
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