” Sometimes love requires speaking “hurtful words” of truth. Love might also requiring shunning prideful sinners, to get the message across.”
John 14:6 NIV
“Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
Jesus said “ I am the TRUTH”. Jesus IS TRUTH.
How “important is “truth” to Jesus? (rhetorical question).
He is the very essence of “truth”. He IS truth.
Your words:
“” Sometimes love requires speaking “hurtful words” of truth. Love might also requiring shunning prideful sinners, to get the message across.””
I am certain that Jesus would 100% agree with them.
People say “God is love”. Well, God is “TRUTH”.
“Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
It doesn’t say... I am the way and the truth and the life and love.
Not to say “love isn’t important, but
1. Way
2. Truth
3. Life
4? Love
Before quoting all the “God is love” passages, remember, “Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life...”
The very words of Jesus, right from the mouth of Jesus. Not 2nd person, but FIRST person.