Hebrews 12:9-15

9Furthermore, we had human fathers discipline us, and we respected them. Shouldn’t we submit even more to the Father of spirits and live?

10For they disciplined us for a short time based on what seemed good to them, but he does it for our benefit, so that we can share his holiness.

11No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.

12Therefore, strengthen your tired hands and weakened knees,

13and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated but healed instead.

14Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness  — without it no one will see the Lord.

15Make sure that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no root of bitterness springs up, causing trouble and defiling many.