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.

How is the righteousness thus obtained described?
What encouragement does Jesus give us to meet cheerfully the troubles and trials of life?
What, according to prophecy, was to be Christ's attitude toward the law?
Can we close our ears to truth, and remain innocent before God?
Does God delight to afflict any?
How long will they reign?
What did some of the people do on the seventh day?

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