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Originally Posted by Sons to Glory!
By "temporal discipline," is the author referring to a consequence during this present, biological life - or a temporary discipline later on?
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He refers to both, during the life of a believer and after the judgment.
Yes, Hebrews is a very good book that shows us the goal of entering into His rest, and the consequences a believer may face if he neglects the calling. But only a general, "loss of rewards" consequence for unfaithful believers is not consistent with how God judges and disciplines. Just like Hebrews 2:2 says,
"For if the word having been spoken by angels was unalterable, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense, how shall we escape, having neglected such a great salvation,...."
God judges and disciplines proportionally and specifically according to the transgression. A believer who commits murder will be judged one way, the sister who loves the world another way, that brother that commited adultery yet another way. They will all lose the rewards, but in addition,
each sin will receive a just retribution.
That servant who knows his master’s will but does not get ready or follow his instructions will be beaten with many blows. But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. Luke 12:47.