Somehow, I've gotten a reputation for sternness.

不知为啥，我这个人以严着名。

Consider therefore the kindness and sternness of God: sternness to those who fell, but kindness to you, provided that you continue in his kindness. Otherwise, you also will be cut off.

可见　神恩慈和严，那跌倒人是严，你是有恩慈。只要你长久在他恩慈里，不然，你也要被砍下来。