Why, then, does God permit the chastening rod to fall?

Answer

"For they [parents] verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but He for our profit, that
we might be partakers of His holiness." Heb. 12: 10.

What additional curse came as the result of the first sin?
What loss do those sustain who do not accept Him?
In what other statement is the same truth emphasized?
What prayer did Moses offer in behalf of Israel?
By what are men sanctified?
What promise is made to the willing and obedient?
How was the faithfulness of this church commended?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle