(Heb;4:12-16,"(12)For the word of God is quick (living), and powerful, and sharper than any two edge sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder (in two) of the soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a decerner (judge) of the thoughts and intents of the heart.(13)Neither is there any creature that is hidden in His sight: but all things are naked and opened to the eyes of Him with whom we have to do.(14)Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that has passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast (firmly) our profession (confession).(15)For we have not a high priest which cannot be touched with the feelings of our infirmities (weaknesses); but was in all points tempted like as we, yet without sin.(16)Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.)"
God does discipline us over our sinful acts. Sometimes it even seems that Gods disciplines are very hard in our minds to endure, piercing through our very soul. But lets keep in mind that God is a decerner of our hearts and intentions. There is nothing that is hidden from Him, so His disciplines are true and just. He only disciplines us because He loves us. Lets take a look at the next scripture to understand this a little more. (Heb;12:8-10,"(8)But if you be without chastisement (discipline) whereof all are partakers, then you are illegitimate children, and not children of God.(9)Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection (submission) to the Father of spirits and live?(10)For they (fathers or our flesh) truly for a few days chastened us after there own pleasure (judgment); but He (God) for our profit, that we might be partakers of His holiness.)" So there we have it God disciplines us because He loves us and wants whats best for us. And He has both truth and love in His disciplines , because He knows us better than we could ever know ourselves. So thanks be to God that we have Jesus our high priest, who has lived in this world, in our flesh and been tempted as we have, but without sin. He has passed from death to life and is now in heaven at the right side of the Father. Jesus intercedes on our behalf. Therefore we can come boldly with assurance, with are confessions and receive mercy, and find grace in our times of need. Glory be to God... Thanks for reading and leave a comment, have a blessed day. -N.T.Christian-
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