I think it is important to remember that sin has both consequences and penalty. While the death of Jesus on the cross removed the penalty for sin (which is our eternal death), most of us still get to live with the consequences of our bad choices. To be obedient is to escape both the penalty and the consequences of sin. His discipline is for our good and comes from His love for us...but most of us choose to learn the hard way...forgiveness and no penalty - but still consequences that hurt and linger.
I think it is important to remember that sin has both consequences and penalty. While the death of Jesus on the cross removed the penalty for sin (which is our eternal death), most of us still get to live with the consequences of our bad choices. To be obedient is to escape both the penalty and the consequences of sin. His discipline is for our good and comes from His love for us...but most of us choose to learn the hard way...forgiveness and no penalty - but still consequences that hurt and linger.