The Bible teaches that God's chastisement is a sign of His love for His children, meant to lead them to repentance.
The concept of God's chastisement is addressed in Hebrews 12, which indicates that God chastens every son whom He receives. While no chastening seems pleasant at the time, it ultimately yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness in those who are trained by it. Jeremiah 31:18-20 illustrates this beautifully with Ephraim's recognition of being chastised, acknowledging his need for God's mercy and His subsequent response of compassion and love. The chastisement serves as a divine correction to lead the believer back to the Lord in repentance and restoration.
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