Hebrews 12:2-7

2We must focus on Jesus, the source and goal of our faith. He saw the joy ahead of him, so he endured death on the cross and ignored the disgrace it brought him. Now he holds the honored position—the one next to God the Father on the heavenly throne.

3Think about Jesus, who endured opposition from sinners, so that you don’t become tired and give up.

4You struggle against sin, but your struggles haven’t killed you.

5You have forgotten the encouraging words that God speaks to you as his children: “My child, pay attention when the Lord disciplines you. Don’t give up when he corrects you.

6The Lord disciplines everyone he loves. He severely disciplines everyone he accepts as his child.”

7Endure your discipline. God corrects you as a father corrects his children. All children are disciplined by their fathers.