Psalms 89:30-32

It is all along considered, in the covenant-engagements of Jehovah, that the seed of Christ will manifest frequent rebellions. I knew, saith Jehovah, speaking of Israel, that thou wouldest deal very treacherously, and wast called a transgressor from the womb. Isaiah 48:8 . And therefore, in the covenant, God hath made provision for corrections. Hence chastisements, afflictions, sicknesses, troubles, and the like. Thou wast a God (saith the Psalmist) that forgavest them, though thou took vengeance of their inventions. Psalms 99:8 . And the reason is obvious; the purchase of salvation cost no less a price than the blood of his Son. So inestimable a blessing, and so dearly bought, is not to be trifled with.