Bible Reading for Day 88

Hebrews 12:5-7,11-14

Life's Hardships

You have forgotten the exhortation, addressed to you as God's children:

'My child, do not regard the Lord's discipline lightly, or lose heart when you are punished; for the Lord disciplines those whom he loves, and chastises every child whom he accepts.'

Endure life's trials for the sake of discipline. God treats you as his child; for what child does a loving father not discipline?

It always seems painful rather than pleasant; but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.

Therefore, lift your drooping hands, and strengthen your weak knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not become crippled, but rather be healed. Pursue peace with everyone, and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.

Job 5:17-20

Behold, how happy is the man whom God reproves,
So do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.
For He inflicts pain, and gives relief;
He wounds, and His hands also heal.
From six troubles He will deliver you,
Even in seven, evil will not touch you.
In famine He will redeem you from death,
And in war from the power of the sword.
(American Standard Version)

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