Understanding the Word LOVE! 9-21-26
Above all, get understanding.
Since I posted two reels about LOVE, this past weekend “Love Train” and “Without Love” I felt this message would be appropriate as a follow up. FYI- Monday – Friday, the messages are totally spiritual, On the weekends I do something different to encourage all!
Many people say they are being judged when someone calls out their sin, try to correct them when they are in error, or warn them of all this erroneous doctrine that is being preached today by false prophets, apostles and teachers.
Love is not harsh [excessively critical, rough]. However, sometimes it takes tough love, depending on who and what the situation is. Some people do not understand what LOVE means.
Explanation
AI Summary - Tough love refers to a strict approach to helping someone by setting firm boundaries and imposing consequences, often with the intention of promoting their long-term well-being. It is commonly applied in situations involving undesirable behaviors, such as substance abuse or relationship issues. Understanding Tough Love. Tough love encompasses various aspects and applications.
Definition — Tough love is characterized by treating someone sternly to encourage positive change.
Applications — It can be used in contexts like parenting, relationships, and addiction recovery.
Balance — Effective tough love combines firmness with empathy, aiming for growth rather than punishment.
Definition of the four Loves that we experience regularly-
Agape – (unconditional)- even if our enemies are against us (Matthew 5:44). Remember, we don’t wrestle against flesh and blood (people) – (Ephesians 6:10-18). Showing love despite who comes against us, prayerfully they will be convicted and repent (Romans 12:17-21).
Phileo- brotherly Love; kindly affectionate toward each other (Ephesians 4:32).
Eros- Love between husband and wife (male and female) – Genesis 2:21-24).
Storge- family love and especially love for our children. If we love our children we will train them properly (Proverbs 22:6). He who spares his rod hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines him promptly (Proverbs 13:24).
Prayerfully this is clear enough for the readers to get the point; as prophetess the Lord uses me to warn and correct to help the children of God recognize what the enemy is doing; this ends up edifying the church.
As evangelist, many of my messages are posted because I am concerned about the lost and desire for saved people to grow spiritually. This also includes sharing what is erroneous to help them not to be caught up in worldly things, but to press forward by learning God’s principles which will cause them to grow in grace and in knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ (2 Peter 3:18).
Doing my best to help the children of God to get into an intimate relationship with Christ.
Betty A. Burnett ~ burnettministries.org
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