Hatred of Things

It is wrong to hate.

Hatred is a strong, unleashed feeling and it results in evil most of the time.

"I hate bananas"
"I hate yogurt"
"I hate chocolate"

We say it so flippantly, but it is a serious word.

God hates.
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There are six things the Lord hates,
    seven that are detestable to him:
        
        a lying tongue,
        hands that shed innocent blood,
        a heart that devises wicked schemes
        feet that are quick to rush into evil,
        a false person who pours out lies
        and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.

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Hatred is justifiable when it has to do with evil and sin.

But hatred among humankind is dangerous.

Do you hate Trump? Obama? Dark skin? Jews? Hitler? Communism? Lenin? Fascism? 

What do YOU hate?

Bible believers?

It's safe to hate evil, Satan, his ideas. But other things----? Who are you to judge? Only God has the authority to judge evil and sin.

You are required to love justice, mercy, and do what is required of you.

Your hatred will get you into trouble.

Better to love your neighbor as yourself, and obey the Word of the LORD.