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 did Christ say of those who will to do God's will?
How did Christ show His tender regard for children?
What response did the people make to this proposition?
What does the historian say of this legislation?
When were the first of these signs to appear, and what were they to be?
What will finally he the privilege of God's children?
How perfect will be their knowledge of God?

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