Hebrews 12:4-13 God's Fatherly Discipline (December 11, 2022 PM, Rev. Michael Grasso)

In Hebrews 12:4-13 the author shows the positive element of suffering.  Because God loves you and sent his Son to die for you, the things you suffer come to you as fatherly discipline.  This is a benefit of adoption that all of God’s children enjoy.  If you are outside of Christ, you do not have this benefit.  The author to the Hebrews says that the one who does not experience discipline from God is an illegitimate child.  Why do the wicked prosper? Because God hates them.