Day 3 — "Training, Not Punishment" | By Pastor Gerbert Reyes
Day 3: Training, Not Punishment
Scripture
"...but God disciplines us for our good, in order that we may share in his holiness." — Hebrews 12:10b
Reflection
There is a vast difference between punishment and training. Punishment looks backward at a past offense to inflict a penalty. Training looks forward to future growth to produce maturity. Because Jesus took the full condemnation for our sins at Calvary, God is not paying you back for your past mistakes. Your legal debt is completely paid.
Now, every trial God allows in your life is forward-looking. He is building spiritual muscle, refining…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.