Posted on 08/29/2018 11:12:20 AM PDT by metmom
"There are six things which the Lord hates, yes, seven which are an abomination to Him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that run rapidly to evil, a false witness who utters lies, and one who spreads strife among brothers" (Prov. 6:16-19).
God is clear about the things that displease Him.
God hates sin in any form, but Proverbs 6:17-19 lists seven that are especially loathsome to Him. First is haughty eyes (v. 17), which pictures a proud and arrogant person with his nose in the air and his eyes uplifted. The pride in his heart is reflected in his mannerisms.
Pride is perhaps listed first because it is at the heart of all rebellion against God—beginning with Lucifer himself, who cried out against God, "I will ascend to heaven; I will raise my throne above the stars of God, and I will sit on the mount of assembly in the recesses of the north. I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High" (Isa. 14:13-14).
God also hates a lying tongue (v. 17). Men often toy with truth, denying or distorting it to gain some supposed advantage. But God can't tolerate deception of any kind. He expects us to live according to His truth.
Third, He hates murderous hands (v. 17). That speaks of people whose hatred and greed are so strong they will kill rather than be denied what they want. God created life and established its sanctity. That's why He ordained that murderers be put to death (Gen. 9:6).
God also hates a wicked heart and malevolent feet (v. 18). Sometimes people fall into sin inadvertently. But these people carefully plot their sinful activities, then hurry to execute their plans.
Finally, God hates a false witness and a divisive spirit (v. 19). Bearing false witness is telling lies about an innocent party. That can obstruct justice, destroy a reputation, and even destroy a life. A divisive spirit is one who creates divisions where there should be unity.
Those sins characterize unbelievers, but Christians aren't immune from them. So be on guard not to stray into attitudes and actions that God hates.
Suggestions for Prayer
If you are practicing any of those things, confess it and repent.
For Further Study
According to Philippians 2:1-5, how should Christians treat one another?
There but for the grace of God go I. Having been guilty of some of the same sins I have hope through my savior Jesus Christ.
Democrats, give it up. Is it worth your eternal salvation to impeach Trump at any cost? It’s your choice. I fear many are blinded by Satan and will choose poorly in this matter.
For those who have sold their soul to the Devil, repent and break the contract. God will welcome you home as in the parable of the prodigal son. It’s not too late.
For the rest of you unrepentant sinners, tell the Easter Bunny I said hello.
I have no problem with God hating sin.
I can’t wrap my mind around God hating PEOPLE.
I love Babylon Bee.
Well, I can’t say as I blame Him for hating sin, the thing that destroys His creation and people’s lives.
And He’s jealous for them that they would be freed from that.
But, hey, don’t let the proper definition of *hate* and *jealous* stop you from your agenda to find a reason to reject God.
Yes, but all those things listed are attached to people.. Perpetrated by people.
God hates the sin they do.
Jesus died for that sin because of God’s love for them anyway.
But the Book says...
Well, as it is written, He wasn’t all that fond of Esau.
And as it is also written, He is quite efficient at wiping out people who make Him angry, too.
Love, bless and fear the Father and thank God for Jesus.
9.) Bro-Country. God really hates Bro-Country.
The word *hate* in that passage, does not mean hate as we know it.
It means *esteem less*.
Here, in the Greek
http://biblehub.com/romans/9-13.htm
http://biblehub.com/greek/3404.htm
miseó: to hate
Original Word: μισέω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: miseó
Phonetic Spelling: (mis-eh'-o)
Short Definition: I hate, detest
Definition: I hate, detest, love less, esteem less.
HELPS Word-studies
3404 miséō – properly, to detest (on a comparative basis); hence, denounce; to love someone or something less than someone (something) else, i.e. to renounce one choice in favor of another.
Lk 14:26: "If anyone comes to Me, and does not hate (3404 /miséō, 'love less' than the Lord) his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be My disciple" (NASU).
[Note the comparative meaning of 3404 (miséō) which centers in moral choice, elevating one value over another.]
Well.. Sounds like people projecting their own hate. My conscience is my guide.. Hate does Not come from God.
People often say that love is the opposite of hate, but that’s not quite accurate.
To me, love is an action, something we do, and we often love without regard to or in opposition to our feelings.
In other words, you can love someone even though you feel nothing for them or even as you actively hate them with a white-hot passion.
In this regard, apathy would more accurately be the opposite to love, as apathy offers nothing, no feeling, no action.
Hate can be an action, but it is also descriptive as a feeling, as one end or polar reference point along a linear scale of emotion.
In human terms, it can be difficult to understand how the Father could hate while also loving, because a) love as an action regardless of feeling is difficult to do and b) the love/hate emotional dynamic itself is confusing.
As humans, we often end up hating forever the ones we confess to God and before family and friends we will love forever.
Otoh, choosing to love regardless of feelings can radically alter those feelings for the better.
I absolutely agree that the opposite of love is indifference.
In hate, there’s an element of caring somehow.
I think the problem we’ve encountered in this culture is to define emotions by feeling and not actions or state of mind.
So when we think of *hate* it’s the destructive, irrational, emotional reaction that we humans are prone to when wronged.
Then we project that onto God and think that He’s like us in that regard and it’s nothing like that at all.
I think you've identified the problem.
Our Conscience comes from God.. Many don’t have one. Sad.
I reject your god completely and unequivocally. My God is pure love.
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