To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech. - Proverbs 8:13
When we have a deep and reverential respect for our holy God, we are going to love what he loves and hate what he hates. We need to realize, however, that the word "hate" is used very carefully in Scripture. This strong verb is not used often, and when it is used with God as the subject, the object of God's hatred needs to be noticed.
God hates evil, which in this case is defined as pride, arrogance, evil behaviour, and vile speech. These are things that Christians not only avoid, but they also loathe. God wants his people to be people of character — people of humility, moral behaviour, and helpful speech.
Commands
. Forbid not Tongues
1 Corinthians 14:39
Therefore, brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and do not forbid to speak with tongues.
. Forget not to Share
Hebrews 13:16
But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
. Forgive 490 Times
Matthew 18:22
Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.
Submission to Spiritual Leaders
. Follow them as they follow Christ
Hebrew 13:7
Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct.
1 Corinthians 11:1
Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.
[Message No: 7186]
When we have a deep and reverential respect for our holy God, we are going to love what he loves and hate what he hates. We need to realize, however, that the word "hate" is used very carefully in Scripture. This strong verb is not used often, and when it is used with God as the subject, the object of God's hatred needs to be noticed.
God hates evil, which in this case is defined as pride, arrogance, evil behaviour, and vile speech. These are things that Christians not only avoid, but they also loathe. God wants his people to be people of character — people of humility, moral behaviour, and helpful speech.
Commands
. Forbid not Tongues
1 Corinthians 14:39
Therefore, brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and do not forbid to speak with tongues.
. Forget not to Share
Hebrews 13:16
But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
. Forgive 490 Times
Matthew 18:22
Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.
Submission to Spiritual Leaders
. Follow them as they follow Christ
Hebrew 13:7
Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct.
1 Corinthians 11:1
Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.
[Message No: 7186]
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