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.

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What encouragement is given to heed this message?
Why, then, does God permit the chastening rod to fall?
What is the gospel to everyone that believes?

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