do not make them difficult, and give people glad tidings and do not repulse them.

The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) liked to make matters easy for people. Whenever he was given a choice between two matters, he would choose the easier option, except if it was unlawful. His words: "Make matters easy and do not make them difficult" apply in all situations, and his words: "give glad tidings to people" mean tell them pleasant things, which is the opposite of warning and threatening.