In Way World, we were told that to be this way (harsh, confrontational, etc.) was being loving. They used this verse:
Galatians 6:1
Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness, considering thyself unless thou also be tempted.
They took that term meekness and made it out to be "meekness to the word" instead of "gentleness" or "humility" as it is rendered in other version of the Bible other than the King James.
Then they used this verse:
I John 5:2
By this we know we love the children of God, when we love God and keep his commandments.
So, to love the children of God, we have to keep his commandments - not actually LOVE them, not be NICE or CARING to them - NOOOOOOOO. WE DO THE WORD AND THAT IS ENOUGH AND IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT, TOO FRIGGIN' BAD.
And then tie in the whole "be in control of your emotions" stuff and you have a really big mess on your hands.
People in TWI changed Love (which God IS) into "DOING THE WORD" . We do the Word when we RESTORE each other when they are at fault by being meek to the WORD.
It all gets screwed up from there.
THIS is changing the truth of God into a lie and worshipping and serving the creation (The BIble) more than the Creator.
2 Peter 2:3 NIV
In their greed these teachers will exploit you with fabricated stories. Their condemnation has long been hanging over them, and their destruction has not been sleeping.