Father Quote by Scott Hahn
““Judgment, then, is not an impersonal, legalistic process. It is a matter of love, and it is something we choose for ourselves. Nor is punishment a vindictive act. God's "curses" are not expressions of hatred, but of fatherly love and discipline. Like medicinal ointment, they hurt in order to heal. They impose suffering that is remedial, restorative, and redemptive. God's wrath is an expression of His love for His wayward children.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Theology of the Old Testament, 2005
Divine discipline is rooted in love, aiming to heal and restore rather than punish.
In simple terms: God's correction comes from love.
Key Takeaway
Embrace corrective love.
Themes
faith
discipline
love
redemption
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- parenting
- counseling
- personal crises
- church teaching
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual growth
healing
Questions to Reflect On
- How does love shape your view of correction?
- Can discipline be both firm and compassionate?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of divine wrath vary across traditions.
![“It is not the mere fear of punishment that restrains [man] from sin. Loving and revering God as his father, honouring and obeying Him as his master, although there were no hell, he would revolt at the very idea of offending Him.” quote by John Calvin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1b8/john-calvin-490_christian_it-is-not-the-mere-fear-of-punishment-th_1938524.jpg)
![“I was steeped in the understanding that if 'something is Roman [Catholic], it must be wrong.” quote by Scott Hahn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/419/scott-hahn-12262_catholic_i-was-steeped-in-the-understanding-that_411088.jpg)
