[b]Sharp arrows![/b](Thomas Watson, "The Lord's Prayer")"Our Father in heaven." Matthew 6:9If God is our Father, then however He treats His children, is done in love. If He frowns; if He dips His pen in gall, and writes bitter things; if He disciplines--it is all done in love! "For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and punishes every son whom He receives." Hebrews 12:6 A father loves his child as well when he chastises and disciplines him--as when he settles his inheritance on him! "Those whom I love--I rebuke and discipline." Rev 3:19. "Afflictions are sharp arrows--but they are shot from the hand of a loving Father!" Correction is God's gymnasium. Correction is God's school of character. God afflicts His children--in love! He does it to humble and purify. Gentle correction is as necessary as daily bread! There is love in all! God smites--that He may save! "God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in His holiness." Heb. 12:10
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