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It is always for our profit. Our whole life here is a state of childhood, and imperfect as to spiritual things; therefore we must submit to the discipline of such a state. When we come to a perfect state, we shall be fully reconciled to all God's chastisement of us now.
(1) Application of the demonstrations of enduring faith in Hebrews 11. Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,
23 maj 2013 · The opening phrase of 12:7 may be translated as either an indicative (NASB, “It is for discipline that you endure”) or an imperative (NIV, “Endure hardship as discipline”). Either way, the point of these verses is that discipline is a mark of genuine sonship.
Afflictions, rightly endured, though they may be the fruits of God's displeasure, are yet proofs of his paternal love to his people and care for them (Hebrews 12:6; Hebrews 12:7): Whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.
The children of Israel might dwell in Goshen and prosper. But they would sooner or later return to Canaan. When his end drew near, his Egyptian greatness was forgotten. The piety of his childhood returned. He remembered God's promise to his fathers.
8 lis 2019 · Believers are to remain under the chastening hand of God. If the believer endures divine discipline, then it shows (1) that God is dealing with a genuine believer, a “son,” and (2) that God confirms His sovereign love toward him or her. PRINCIPLE: The spirit by which we accept God’s discipline will facilitate our maturity. APPLICATION:
6 lis 2019 · It is a matter of love— “the Lord loves.”. The idea of chastening is literally to train a child (He 12:5, 7, 8, 11). It includes ideas such as nurture, instruction, discipline, and corrective discipline. Reproof corrects one’s course of life.
