Heb.12.8

But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.

Heb.12.8

the normal experience of children. Only irresponsible parents leave children to fend for themselves. Would you prefer an irresponsible God?

Heb.12.8

If you are not disciplined (and everyone undergoes discipline), then you are illegitimate children and not true sons.

Heb.12.8

But if you are without chastening, of which all have become partakers, then you are illegitimate and not sons.