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God disciplines his people through his word, through their experiences and through punishment, so that they may live in ways pleasing to him.
It is a sign of God’s love Heb 12:6 See also Pr 3:12; Ps 119:75; Rev 3:19
It is a sign of belonging to God’s family Heb 12:6 See also Pr 3:12; Dt 8:5; 2Sa 7:14; Heb 12:7
It trains God’s people Heb 12:11
The use of Scripture 2Ti 3:16 See also Dt 4:36; Dt 29:29; Isa 8:11
The knowledge of God’s grace Tit 2:11-12
Instructive experiences See also Dt 8:1-5; Dt 11:2-7; Ps 90:12; Isa 48:17
Painful experiences Heb 12:7 See also 2Co 12:7-10; Heb 12:5,11; 1Pe 1:6-7
Punishment Heb 12:6 See also Pr 3:12; Lev 26:18,21,23-24,27-28; 2Sa 7:14; Ps 73:14; Jer 32:19; Hos 5:2; Hos 7:15-16; 1Co 11:32
Respectful submission to God Heb 12:9
The good of God’s people Heb 12:10 See also Job 5:17-18; Ps 94:12; Ps 119:67,71,75
Spiritual growth Heb 12:11 See also Pr 1:2-3
Preparation for heaven 2Co 4:17-18 See also Ro 8:18; Jas 1:12
Job 5:17 See also Heb 12:5; Pr 3:11
By reproof 2Co 7:8; 2Co 13:2; 2Th 3:15
For the benefit of sinners Mt 18:15; 1Co 5:1-7; 2Th 3:14
As a warning to others 1Ti 5:20
To be exercised with kindness 2Co 2:6; Gal 6:1
The role of witnesses Mt 18:16; 1Ti 5:19
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5484 | punishment by God |
5560 | suffering |
5773 | abstinence, discipline |
6744 | sanctification |
7115 | children of God |
8266 | holiness |
8347 | spiritual growth |
8414 | encouragement |
8713 | discouragement |