*Hebrews 12:7-11

Devo Fuel: {Endure hardship as discipline}

"7Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father? 8If you are not disciplined (and everyone undergoes discipline), then you are illegitimate children and not true sons. 9Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of our spirits and live! 10Our fathers disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in his holiness. 11No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it." (Hebrews 12:7-11)

How many times is the word "discipline" used in these verses?

Going through Hebrews 12 this section really stood out to me and reminded me of my father and how he would discipline me. When I was young and was bad, I would be spanked or sent to my room. As I grew older I lost tv & video game privaleges as well as not being able to get a certain toy or not being able to go to Chucky Cheese and hang out w/ my friends. I am actually grateful for the discipline that I received even though it was painful at times and I didn't think it was fair. I believe it has given me the discipline I have today : )