The scriptures remind us that God chastises every son He acknowledges. If we find ourselves excluded from sufferings or chastisements, than we are not among God's numbered sons. God even chastised His only Son. If God did not spare even His own Son who was without sin from punishment, how could He not punish we who are adopted sons who are with sin?
We must prepare ourselves and expect temptations in this life. Scripture also remnids us that God will not allow us to be tempted beyond our strength. We must not be afraid of temptations because God will never abandon us. God rebukes but He also encourages, He brings fear but He also brings consolation. We must never refuse the healing nature of our God.
In Christ,
Rev. Jeffery A. Fasching
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