Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope. (ESV) Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we...

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. (ESV) No discipline seems pleasant at the time,...

Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. (ESV) He cuts off every branch in me...

Blessed is the man whom you discipline, O Lord, and whom you teach out of your law. (ESV) Blessed is the one you discipline, Lord, the one you teach from your law. (NIV) Dive Deeper...