If, indeed God is our FATHER; then we are absolutely 100% His legitimate children, and therefore brothers and sisters.
Romans 8:17 And since we are His children, we are his heirs. In fact, together with Christ we are heirs of God’s glory. But if we are to share his glory, we must also share his suffering.
2 Timothy 2:12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us.
Hebrews 12:8 But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.
Our sufferings, for His sake, legitimizes us, for all have sinned and fallen short; therefore, all must be disciplined. ALL! Which means, if you have not yet been chastened, your turn is coming: That is, if you are to...