Introduction:

A tough love for tough situations means that you…

I. … take relationships

because God takes them seriously.
(Matt. 5:21)

II. … take the

to seek reconciliation if possible.
(Matt. 5:23-24)

III. … go

before things get worse.
(Matt. 5:25-26)

IV. … act

when you are in a relationship that is conflicted.
(Micah 6:8 – “act justly”)

V. … keep a right

of heart when you are in a relationship that is conflicted.
(Micah 6:8 – “love kindness”)

VI. … do what you can and then

the relationship in God’s hands.
(Micah 6:8 – “walk humbly”)

Closing Thoughts: