Love must confront. In the Bible, confrontation is always seen as redemptive. Jesus said that if someone sins against you, then youre to confront that person. If he or she listens and repents, youre to forgive, and the relationship is healed. Thats tough love.

What does the Bible say about being tough?

Deuteronomy 31:6,8 Be strong and bold; have no fear or dread of them, because it is the Lord your God who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed. 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way.

What is tough love in a marriage?

Tough love means viewing ourselves as whole persons, with or without our spouses. It means having the confidence and self-respect that we will make it with Gods help. While being vulnerable in our love, we can appear self-assured and virtually fearless about the future.

What does the Bible say about deep love?

1 Peter 4:8: Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins. Ephesians 4:32: Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.

What is the curse of God?

The narrative of the curse of Cain is found in the text of Genesis 4:11–16. The curse was the result of Cain murdering his brother, Abel, and lying about the murder to God. When Cain spilled his brothers blood, the earth became cursed as soon as the blood hit the ground.

Where is tough love in the Bible?

Thats tough love. Thats real love. (See Matthew 18:15-17). Jesus recommendation was after the initial confrontation, if the offender doesnt respond in repentance, then youre to take two or three others with you to confront him or her again.