Is it true that God disciplines?

[mistyrose]

Hi, I am somewhat a new Christian, I come and go from following to not following. I guess I am the queen of backsliding. Something happened about a year ago, it clicked in me that I was not acting the way I should, and I rededicated myself to being a Christian. I have changed alot, more than I ever thought possible, but there of course there are many things still to come, I know how that goes. I do have some character flaws that I did not see before rebecoming a Christian, but now I know without a shadow of a doubt that are not what God wants me to be. I can feel God being very specific about what is wrong. I am not being very sucessful in changing some things, I guess if I am being honest because I am not trying very hard. I have a quiet internal temper, I am lazy, and I procrastinate, this has affected me negatively in my life, but it is part of my character so I am having trouble changing, even though I know I should. I have a stong suspicion that I am being disciplined for not changing (and I certainly do not feel very comfy in my spirit, I feel horrible). Basically, things have happened that are beyond what would be normal consequences, and only after I know God is saying something, and I do it anyways (don't ask me why, I am weak in some ways). I can say that I had warning before it happened, and I know why it happens as well. Does God really discipline today, or is this just strange thinking? It sounds so strange ge to say, though I know the verses in the Bible that say he does. I never hear people mention anything specific that has happened to them, but since this is an anonymous forum, I thought I could ask here. Thanks.

 

[SteadyRock]

I don't know if I can post in here but hey!

God doesn't disipline as such. Our sins are washed away by Jesus' blood and so we live free from all sins. We no longer have to sin under God as we did under satan. But God does correct us. He will guide us if we will let Him and teach us daily through our Bibles. Sometimes things will seem to not 'work' or go 'right' and this can be God gently pushing us in the right directions.

PM me if you want

 

[Rafael]

Revelations 3:19 ‘Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline; therefore be zealous and repent.

De 8:5 So you should realize that just as a parent disciplines a child, the LORD your God disciplines you to help you.

Ps 94:10 He punishes the nations—won’t he also punish you? He knows everything—doesn’t he also know what you are doing?

Pr 22:15 ¶ A youngster’s heart is filled with foolishness, but discipline will drive it away.

1Co 11:32 But when we are judged and disciplined by the Lord, we will not be condemned with the world.

Heb 12:5 And have you entirely forgotten the encouraging words God spoke to you, his children? He said, "My child, don’t ignore it when the Lord disciplines you, and don’t be discouraged when he corrects you.
6 For the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes those he accepts as his children."
7 As you endure this divine discipline, remember that God is treating you as his own children. Whoever heard of a child who was never disciplined?
8 If God doesn’t discipline you as he does all of his children, it means that you are illegitimate and are not really his children after all.
9 Since we respect our earthly fathers who disciplined us, should we not all the more cheerfully submit to the discipline of our heavenly Father and live forever?
10 For our earthly fathers disciplined us for a few years, doing the best they knew how. But God’s discipline is always right and good for us because it means we will share in his holiness.
11 No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it is painful! But afterward there will be a quiet harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way.

Jas 1:12 God blesses the people who patiently endure testing. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

1 Pet. 1:7 These trials are only to test your faith, to show that it is strong and pure. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—and your faith is far more precious to God than mere gold. So if your faith remains strong after being tried by fiery trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.

Jas. 1:2 ¶ Dear brothers and sisters, whenever trouble comes your way, let it be an opportunity for joy.
3 For when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.
4 So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be strong in character and ready for anything.

Hebrews 11:25 Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;

Hebrews 5:8 Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;

Ps 34:19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the LORD delivers him out of them all.