What role does judgment play in understanding God's favor?

Scripture indicates that God’s judgment is a means of discipline rather than condemnation for His children (Hebrews 12:5-6). The faithfulness of God's judgment leads to an understanding of His holiness and righteousness. The judgment serves to refine believers, ensuring they appreciate their relationship with God devoid of self-reliance. The distinction between divine judgment and punishment also reminds Christians that their sins have been fully borne by Christ, and any suffering they experience is for growth rather than retribution.