But we are judged and punished. Because God does love us and wants us to succeed in the Christian life, he judges and punishes us in many ways. This certainly sounds like physical punishments (see note on 1 Corinthians 11:30), and we can find a parallel in Paul's own life (2 Corinthians 12:7). But be careful that you understand this is God's love in action, not his wrath. Compare Hebrews 12:5-11; 1 Thessalonians 3:3 and notes. "I know that your rules are righteous, Lord, and that you punished me because you are faithful" (Psalms 119:75).

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