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Originally Posted by micah6v8
As a Chinese, I would point out that there is a Chinese saying "打是疼，骂是爱" which translates to "Beating is a sign of affection, Scolding is a sign of love".
The meaning behind this saying is that discipline is a sign that we care. This chain of thought is similar to that in Hebrews 12 v 6 to 11.
There is another saying (not sure of its origin) which says that suffering can make you better or bitter. [There is a bit of a wordplay here as "better" and "bitter" differ by one alphabet.]
But the idea is that two Christians who face difficult situations may respond differently: One may be bitter and leave the faith; another may deepen his faith in God.
Lastly, I would also point out that Jesus mentioned in Matthew 5:29 "If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell." If taken literally in today's culture, it would be considered radical.
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I've read the Hebrews 12. Thanks!