God’s Correction

Blessed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty. For he wounds, but he also binds up; he injures, but his hands also heal. Job 5.17-18.
It is a fact that God disciplines his children. I might (misguidedly) wish it were otherwise, but it is not. The writer of [...]

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Grace through Discipline

He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding. Proverbs 15.32.
To many Christians, “discipline” is almost a dirty word. Mention the need for it and their immediate response is: “I’m not under law; I’m under grace!” Yes, of course you are … But what has that to do with the need for [...]

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