1. “The Hatefulness of Hate” Providence Church of Christ November 11, 2007

2. Statements of Hate I Hate you! I can’t stand you! I wish you were dead! I wish you had never been born!

3. Define Hate Define: Hate, Hateful, Hater, Hatred WE Vine – of malicious and unjustifiable feelings towards others, whether towards the innocent or by mutual animosity “Hateful” Adjective – from “stugeo”, to hate Titus 3:3 Webster – to feel hostility or animosity toward; to dislike intensely. A deep-seated dislike or animosity

4. Things We Are To Hate 1.Every False Way – Psalm 119:104 2.Iniquity – Romans 12:9 3.Covetousness – Proverbs 28:16 4.Lying – Proverbs 13:5, Psalm 119:163 5.Perverse Mouth – Proverbs 8:13 6.Empty Ritual – Amos 5:21,22 7.Idolatry – Jeremiah 44:4,5 8.Vain Thoughts – Psalm 119:113 9.Proud Look, Lying Tongue, Hands That Shed Innocent Blood – Proverbs 6:16-19 10.Evil Heart Against Your Neighbor – Zechariah 8:17

5. Things We Are To Hate 1.Narcotics/Drugs 2.Alcohol 3.Communism 4.Atheism 5.Pornography 6.Permissiveness 7.Promiscuity

6. Things We Are To Hate SIN!

7. Things We Are Not To Hate 1.Knowledge – Proverbs 1:22 2.Reproof – Proverbs 12:1 3.Good – Micah 3:1-4 4.Enemy – Matthew 5:43,44 5.Peace – Psalm 120:6,7 6.Sinner – Revelation 2:6, Jude vs.22-23, Matthew 5:43-48

8. Hateful A “Chip on The Shoulder Syndrome” –The word “chip” is figuratively used in English. “A chip off the old block,” “Let the chips fall where they may,” and, “A chip on one’s shoulder.” –“Chip” in the latter instance is defined as, “…a disposition to quarrel” (RHCD, pg. 235).

9. “Chip on The Shoulder Syndrome” Cain appeared to have had a chip on his shoulder: “5: But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell. 6: And the LORD said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen? 7: If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him” (Gen. 4).

10. “Chip on The Shoulder Syndrome” The “chip on the shoulder syndrome” seems to involve some predisposition occasioned by different things. It involves a mindset already in place that interprets a given action or circumstance with prejudice and a disposition to find blame. There is, as a rule, some perceived or actual comparative inferiority matter that often manifests itself in irrational anger and resentment towards others.

11. “Chip on The Shoulder Syndrome” As indicated, the chip on the shoulder problem can disrupt the unity of a local church and result in needless alienation: Philippians 4: 2; Romans 12: 16; Philippians 2: 2-7; Galatians 5: 13-15.

12. “Chip on The Shoulder Syndrome” The sinner’s chip on the shoulder. John 8: 32-41

13. “Chip on The Shoulder Syndrome” The minority chip on the shoulder. John 4: 7-9

14. “Chip on The Shoulder Syndrome” The female chip on the shoulder. I Tim. 2: 12-15, I Tim. 5: 14, I Cor. 11: 3

15. “Chip on The Shoulder Syndrome” The lack of secular education chip on the shoulder. Acts 17: 17, 18

16. “Chip on The Shoulder Syndrome” The young person chip on the shoulder. Tit. 2: 6, I Tim. 4: 12, I Tim. 5: 1, 2

17. “Chip on The Shoulder Syndrome” The older person chip on the shoulder. I John 2: 13, 14

18. “Chip on The Shoulder Syndrome” A chip on the shoulder complex can result in troubled relationships Eph. 5: 22ff

19. “Chip on The Shoulder Syndrome” A chip on the shoulder problem can result in paranoia Prov. 28: 1

20. “Chip on The Shoulder Syndrome” A chip on the shoulder promotes slavery and addiction 2 Pet. 2: 19

21. “Chip on The Shoulder Syndrome” A chip on the shoulder tends to end up in much sadness and unhappiness Matt. 5: 12

22. “Chip on The Shoulder Syndrome” A chip on the shoulder complex can result in confusion Rom. 12: 2

23. “Chip on The Shoulder Syndrome” A chip on the shoulder promotes frustration and wasted energy Phil. 4:8

24. “Chip on The Shoulder Syndrome” The chip on the shoulder fixation can result in general despair Phil. 4:6

25. “Chip on The Shoulder Syndrome” Christians are to be examples of mental and spiritual hygiene, clear thinking, and a sound mind - they should promote and experience good, healthy relationships. “13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me” (Phil. 4). “37: Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us” (Rom. 8).

26. “Chip on The Shoulder Syndrome” The solution: As is the case with most sin, an excessive interest in self is the root cause.  We must deny self (Luke 9: 23).  We must control self (I Cor. 9: 25-27).  We must examine self (2 Cor. 13: 5).  We must practice the “Golden Rule” (Matt. 7: 12).  We must be loving, kind, and considerate (I Pet. 3: 8).

27. Plan of Salvation  Hear the Gospel of Christ, Acts 18:8  Believe in Jesus Christ, Rom. 1:16  Repent and Turn to God, Luke 13:3  Confess Jesus Before Men, Acts 8:37  Baptized into Christ, Mark 16:16  Grow and Be Faithful, Matthew 10:22  If Err From The Faith: Repent and Pray God, Acts 8:22