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Think about Jesus. He held on patiently while sinful men were doing evil things against him. Look at Jesus’ example so that you will not get tired and stop trying.

God Is Like a Father

You are struggling against sin, but your struggles have not yet caused you to be killed. You have forgotten his encouraging words for his sons:

“My son, don’t think the Lord’s discipline of you is worth nothing.
    And don’t stop trying when the Lord corrects you.

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Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary(A) and lose heart.

God Disciplines His Children

In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.(B) And have you completely forgotten this word of encouragement that addresses you as a father addresses his son? It says,

“My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline,
    and do not lose heart(C) when he rebukes you,

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