Proverbs 3:11-12 “My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline and do not resent his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those he loves as a father the son he delights in.” Without discipline only chaos is the result.  God is not talking about brutality or any kind of cruelness.  Love always dominates.  A child loves order and stability, as do you and I.  Discipline without loving concern is not God’s discipline as it should not be yours or mine.  Correction, guidance, and instruction all lead to stability and success in life.  Why would we want anything less?