The Lord disciplines those he loves and he punishes everyone he accepts as a son (hebrews 12:6)
2007-11-21 08:47:01 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It says who the Lord loves he chastises-disciplines for their own learning.Punishment I believe are for those who are intentionally wicked. I've been chastised but not punished.
He's a merciful God overall.
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2007-11-22 08:48:55 · answer #1 · answered by Mercede's Lamp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its very important to read a few verses before and after the verse in question and 9 times out of 10 you will be able to answer your own question. Yes God has 'punished' me to some degree but I consider it all discipline and in the end it is all for my good. Just like a good Father does to and for His children.
“My child,[e] don’t make light of the Lord’s discipline,
and don’t give up when he corrects you.
6 For the Lord disciplines those he loves,
and he punishes each one he accepts as his child.”[f]
7 As you endure this divine discipline, remember that God is treating you as his own children. Who ever heard of a child who is never disciplined by its father?
8 If God doesn’t discipline you as he does all of his children, it means that you are illegitimate and are not really his children at all.
9 Since we respected our earthly fathers who disciplined us, shouldn’t we submit even more to the discipline of the Father of our spirits, and live forever?
2007-11-21 09:03:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Discipline is not always punishment.
I wasted a HUGE amount of money 7 years ago. My punishment is that I have to pay off a loan.
Perhaps it is more of a consequence rather than a punishment.
I think ALL parents discipline and punish their children. It helps them to learn.
Do you?
2007-11-21 08:53:02 · answer #3 · answered by batgirl2good 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only those who believe in God get punished by God. The rest get punished by those around them
2007-11-21 08:54:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No Ido not suffer from hallucinations,nor do I accept "gods punishment" as being why life can go wrong,thats a weak perspective to take and morally wrong,take responsibility for your own actions...
2007-11-21 22:33:07 · answer #5 · answered by SkinAnInk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have been through my trials, and am proud for what I have been through so far. A smart man with any sight past his nose can see this. This message won't make sense to the short-sighted, look more long term.
2007-11-21 08:50:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think we must often have felt that things that go wrong for us are as a result of our pride or foolishness.
This, sadly, is the way we learn and it makes us the stronger if we accept such chastisement that comes our way.
2007-11-21 10:25:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
MY god doesn't punish me, the puts me through trials to make me stronger and test me. Not everyone passes the test and they don't end up in Asgard.
2007-11-21 08:58:14 · answer #8 · answered by Aravah 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This will never happen. Zeus, Odin, Ahuramazda, etc. are as likely to punish or reward me as Yahweh or any other imaginary gods.
2007-11-21 08:52:48 · answer #9 · answered by miyuki & kyojin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If punishment comes, it will come after death. For only God knows why I did what I did, and so only He may judge me for it.
2007-11-21 09:33:17 · answer #10 · answered by gortamor 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋