Hebrews 12:8

The Passion Translation

We all should welcome God’s discipline as the validation of authentic sonship. For if we have never once endured his correction it only proves we are strangers and not sons.

Cross References

Psalm 73:1

No one can deny it—God is really good to Israel and to all those with pure hearts. But I nearly missed seeing it for myself.

1 Corinthians 11:32

But when we are judged, it is the Lord’s training so that we will not be condemned along with the world.

Hebrews 12:6

For the Lord’s training of your life is the evidence of his faithful love. And when he draws you to himself, it proves you are his delightful child.”