1. Powerful
words

2. I hate you…
I love you

3. WHY!?!?!?!
WHAT is going on???
WHY SO MUCH
ANGER and HATE?

4. The World’s struggles of HATE
We focus on our
own struggles…then
BOOM!
The World’s struggles of HATE
intrude in our lives!

5. Today we will not answer ALL our questions. However,
We will Pause and Reflect
on “WWJD”?

6. emotional response to a
Cross Word Puzzle…
“What is a four letter
word for a strong
emotional response to a
difficult person?”

7. WE WILL HEAR today
WHY LOVE
is our BEST
solution for Hate!

8. SCRIPTURE:
I Corinthians 13: 4-8
Galatians 3: 26-28
1 John 2: 9-11
Matthew 5: 43-45

9. Realize our
EMOTIONS
are part of who we are
and shape how
we respond
to HIS Word

10. Today We Have a
CHOICE!
We have a choice
not to allow anger
to lead us to HATE.

11. How will we choose
Power of HATE… OR
Power of Love?

12. Power of HATE: —Dangerous Emotion —Alienates people —Hurts people
—Negates Power
of Jesus

13. Why does one Hate?
—Been Hurt
—Been Wronged
—Been Rejected
—Been Betrayed

14. What occurred was wrong
BUT
as One Holds on to HATE
the person or issue
continues to HURT YOU

15. Conquer Hate with Love:
FOUR Ways to
Conquer Hate with Love:
Put situation in context
“Stop judging by appearances”
John 7:24

16. Conquer Hate with Love:
FOUR Ways to
Conquer Hate with Love:
2. FORGIVE!
“Be kind, compassionate, forgive”
Ephesians 4:32

17. Conquer Hate with Love:
FOUR Ways to
Conquer Hate with Love:
3. PRAY for THEM
“I tell you, love your enemies, and
pray for those who persecute you”
Matthew 5: 43-45

18. Conquer Hate with Love:
FOUR Ways to
Conquer Hate with Love:
4. ENCOURAGE THEM
“Do not let unwholesome talk out of your mouth, only what builds up for their benefit” Ephesians 4:29

19. “The Myth of Greener Grass” Story of Minister Crane Counseling Wife—
Full of Hatred
for her Husband

20. Power of LOVE! —Heals Division —Asks for Forgiveness
—Gives Forgiveness
—Reaches Out
—Affirms Others
—Listens
—Long Suffering