Daily Bible Quote On Peace

Hebrews 12:11
All chastening seems for the present to be not joyous but grievous; yet afterward it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.

Hebrews 12:11 is part of a larger passage in the Book of Hebrews that provides spiritual and moral exhortation. To understand the meaning of this verse, it's essential to look at the surrounding context, starting with Hebrews 12:5 and continuing through Hebrews 12:11. Here is the full passage:

Hebrews 12:5-11 (ESV):
5 And have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons?
"My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord,
nor be weary when reproved by him.
6 For the Lord disciplines the one he loves,
and chastises every son whom he receives."
7 It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline? 8 If you are left without discipline, in which all have participated, then you are illegitimate children and not sons. 9 Besides this, we have had earthly fathers who disciplined us and we respected them. Shall we not much more be subject to the Father of spirits and live? 10 For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness. 11 For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.

In this passage, St.Paul, the author of Hebrews is addressing a Christian audience, encouraging them to endure hardships and difficulties with the understanding that they are undergoing God's discipline. The main points of the passage can be summarized as follows:

    Discipline as a Sign of God's Love: St.Paul begins by quoting Proverbs 3:11-12, emphasizing that the discipline they are experiencing is a sign of God's love for them. God disciplines those whom He loves, just as a father disciplines his children.

    Endurance Through Discipline: St.Paul acknowledges that discipline can be challenging and painful in the moment, but it is necessary for growth and spiritual development. It is a mark of their identity as God's children. Without discipline, they would not truly be considered God's children.

    Purpose of Discipline: The primary purpose of God's discipline is to mold and refine believers, helping them become more like Him. It is intended for their good, with the ultimate goal being that they may "share his holiness."

    Peaceful Fruit of Righteousness: Hebrews 12:11, acknowledges the immediate difficulty of discipline, noting that it seems painful rather than pleasant. However, it concludes that "later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it." In other words, the ultimate outcome of enduring God's discipline is spiritual growth and righteousness, resulting in peace and a closer relationship with God.

Hebrews 12:11 is a reminder to us that while the experience of God's discipline may be difficult at first, it is ultimately for our benefit and leads to a state of righteousness and peace for those who allow themselves to be trained by it. The passage underscores the idea that enduring hardships and God's discipline is an essential part of the Christian journey and spiritual growth.