It might be a good idea to memorize the following verses, ready to answer those who accuse a believer of being too harsh or speaking without love.
Definition of Love in our day translates into making others "feel good", when in most cases straight talk and boldness is necessary.
It is interesting that those who hate a correction or rebuke say we are not loving but have no problem acting in mean ways toward us because they don't like what we say. There is hypocrisy often in the hearts of those who demand soft words and flattering lies to keep them happy.
Jeremiah 5:21
'Now hear this, O foolish and senseless people, Who have eyes but do not see; Who have ears but do not hear.
Jeremiah 7:26
"Yet they did not listen to Me or incline their ear, but stiffened their neck; they did more evil than their fathers."
Jeremiah 20:8
"For each time I speak, I cry aloud; I proclaim violence and destruction, Because for me the word of the LORD has resulted In reproach and derision all day long."
Welcome to our world in the present, looking much like the days of Noah and the days of Lot, we are faced with few allies and many enemies as we seek to follow Christ and speak His truth.
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