1. Perfect Hatred Psalm 139:22

2. 2 “Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all sin.” Proverbs 10:12

3. 3 “A time to love, and a time to hate” Ecclesiastes 3:8

4. 4 USAGE OF “HATE” Relative preference – Lk. 14:26Relative preference – Lk. 14:26 Sinful attitude & conduct – Titus 3:3Sinful attitude & conduct – Titus 3:3 Aversion, disdain for sin – Heb. 1:9Aversion, disdain for sin – Heb. 1:9

5. 5 Hate What God Hates God hates sin – Psa. 45:6-7 (Heb. 1:9); Prov. 6:16-19; Mal. 2:16; Rev. 2:6God hates sin – Psa. 45:6-7 (Heb. 1:9); Prov. 6:16-19; Mal. 2:16; Rev. 2:6 –Love God / hate evil – Psa. 97:10; Amos 5:15; Rom. 12:9 –Reject evil – Psa. 101:3 –Esteem God’s law – Psa. 119:104, 128, 163

6. 6 Hate What God Hates Sense in which God “hates” the sinnerSense in which God “hates” the sinner –No fellowship with – Psa. 5:4-5 –Under wrath – Psa. 11:4-5 –We must: Not sit with wicked – Psa. 26:4-5 (1:1)Not sit with wicked – Psa. 26:4-5 (1:1) Trust God – Psa. 31:6Trust God – Psa. 31:6 Perfect hatred – Psa. 139:21-22Perfect hatred – Psa. 139:21-22

7. 7 “A time to love, and a time to hate” Ecclesiastes 3:8 Abhor sinAbhor sin Refuse the counsel & influence of sinnersRefuse the counsel & influence of sinners Fear God, Prov. 8:13Fear God, Prov. 8:13

8. 8 We Must Never Hate Others in Return (Matt. 7:12; 1 Pet. 2:22-23) Hate is of the world – Gal. 5:19-20; Jno. 15:18-19Hate is of the world – Gal. 5:19-20; Jno. 15:18-19 One who hates is:One who hates is: –In darkness – 1 Jno. 2:9, 11 –A murderer – 1 Jno. 3:13-15 –A liar if he says he loves God – 1 Jno. 4:19-20

9. 9 Christians Must do Good to Those Who Hate Us (Luke 6:27, 22) God has! – Matt. 5:43-48God has! – Matt. 5:43-48 –Physical good – 5:45 –Spiritual good – Jno. 3:16-17 Love our enemies despite how they treat us – Matt. 5:44; Lk. 6:31Love our enemies despite how they treat us – Matt. 5:44; Lk. 6:31 We are not to take vengeance – Rom. 12:17-21We are not to take vengeance – Rom. 12:17-21

10. 10 Perfect Hatred God hates sinGod hates sin Sinners have no place in His presenceSinners have no place in His presence Our hatred of sin shows reverence for GodOur hatred of sin shows reverence for God –Overcome evil with good Will you love & obey Jesus? (Jno. 14:15)Will you love & obey Jesus? (Jno. 14:15) Or, show hate for Him by denying Him in your life? (Jno. 15:23; 1 Jno. 2:23)Or, show hate for Him by denying Him in your life? (Jno. 15:23; 1 Jno. 2:23)