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  1. Jan 4, 2022 · What does the Bible say about hate? Biblically speaking, there are positive and negative aspects to hatred. It is acceptable to hate those things that God hates; indeed, this is very much a proof of a right standing with God. “Let those who love the Lord hate evil” (Psalm 97:10a).

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  2. Aug 13, 2021 · Hate begins in the heart, nursing anger at someone else or a group of people. Even if someone never acts on their hate, it is still a sin. Highlighting the true origins of sin as internal, a heart issue, allowed Jesus to show how incapable people were to live up to the Old Testament law.

  3. Jan 12, 2022 · When the Bible does speak of God’s hatred, the object of His hatred is sin and wickedness. Among the things God hates are idolatry (Deuteronomy 12:31; 16:22), child sacrifice, sexual perversion (Leviticus 20:1–23), and those who do evil (Psalm 5:4–6; 11:5).

  4. This is why I urge you to repent of your sins and turn to Christ. He has bridged the gap between us and God, and now He offers us God’s free gift of forgiveness and new life. The Bible says, “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 5:1).

  5. Oct 23, 2024 · While God’s wrath is just, justifiable, controlled, purposeful, and full of lament, human wrath is all the opposite. God shows lovingkindness for lovingkindness’s sake, but “there is no divine anger for anger’s sake,” writes Heschel. “Its meaning is…instrumental: to bring about repentance; its purpose and consummation is its own ...

  6. Jan 4, 2022 · God hates sin because it is the very antithesis of His nature. The psalmist describes God’s hatred of sin this way: “For You are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness; no evil dwells with You” (Psalm 5:4).

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  8. This idea that God hates the sin but loves the sinner is contrary to two Psalms (Pss. 5:5; 11:5) and the opening verses of the book of Malachi: “Esau have I hated, Jacob have I loved” (Mal. 1:2–3).