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Hatred in the Bible THE GOOD AND THE BAD
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Hatred: An Evil Thing Toward brothers (I John 2:9-11; 3:15; 4:20) Toward enemies (Matt. 5:43-45) Toward God (Rom. 1:30) Hatred stirs up strife (Prov. 10:12) Christians put away hatred (Titus 3:1-3)
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Hatred: A Good Thing God hates evildoers (Ps. 5:4-6) David hated evildoers (Ps. 139:21-22) A call to hate evil (Ps. 97:10) Disciples must hate family & self (Luke 14:25-26; John 12:25)
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Different Ways Hate is Used Absolute hatred (Prov. 6:16-19) Completely against God’s holiness Love less (Gen. 29:30-31) Strong word used for emphasis Not chosen (Mal. 1:2-3; Rom. 9:13) Edomites not utterly despised (Deut. 2:5, 12)
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Understanding Biblical Hatred Hate family & life means love God more Luke 14:25-26; John 12:25; Matt. 10:37 Hate evildoers – grieved by their actions Ps. 139:19-22 Love the person, hate the sin (Jude 1:22-23) Following Christ’s example (Rev. 2:6) Love & understand God’s word – hate sin Ps. 119:104, 128; Ps. 97:10; Rom. 7:15
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Hatred in the Bible THE GOOD AND THE BAD
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