There is a difference between being harsh and being honest.
Truth spoken with wisdom is not cruelty.
It is clarity.
“Let your ‘Yes’ be yes, and your ‘No,’ no.”
— Matthew 5:37
God does not require you to dilute truth to preserve comfort.
If you’ve been afraid that honesty will make you hard, ask Him to show you how to speak firmly without losing compassion.
Truth can be steady and still be kind.