No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.
(Hebrews 12:11)
Although I don't think of discipline as painful, it certainly can be difficult at times. I'm grateful that my parents were gentle disciplinarians, making sure that I got the message without making their point in a harsh manner. God makes His point in a gentle manner too. The more we discipline ourselves to obey the Word of God, the better our life becomes. We gain, not lose, by discipline. We learn by being disciplined. We become better people with discipline. So don't think of discipline with a negative connotation. Look at it as a learning experience to benefit and enrich your life. It's another priceless gift from God.
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