Hebrews 12:5–8

5 And have you completely forgotten this word of encouragement that addresses you as a father addresses his son? It says,

“My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline,

and do not lose heartp when he rebukes you,

6 because the Lord disciplines the one he loves,q

and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son.”a r

7 Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children.s For what children are not disciplined by their father? 8 If you are not disciplined—and everyone undergoes disciplinet—then you are not legitimate, not true sons and daughters at all.