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1. because god loves us because we are his children

2. because he will never leve us or forsake us

3. because he loves us, when we go astray, he will chastise us nd guide us back to him

4. because he is the creator of all things on the earth, above the earth, and under the earth nd all thing yet to be.

5. because he has the holy spirit to help us as counselor, teacher, guide, and protector

Deuteronomy 30:6

6 And the Lord your God will circumcise your heart and the heart of your descendants, to love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, that you may live.

I don't think I would really call it tough love, but it is definitely the best kind of love. God loves us based out of principal. He loves us even though none of us deserve to be loved, we are all sinners. He loves us even when we choose not to serve him, however, he does practice divine justice by handling matters as he sees fit. If we do have love for God, love enough to live our lives according to his will and purposes, then he will bless our efforts.

Not tough. But beautiful and gentle.

if he knows you can take all the ridicule and suffering and anguish

and not be heavy hearted

and still love thy neighbor

he will know you have a pure heart