Hate is a strong word, yet the Bible teaches us to hate something. Psalm 97:10 declares, “Let those who love the Lord hate evil, for he guards the lives of his faithful ones.” Notice that the Bible doesn’t say, “Hate people” or even “Hate evil people.” Our hatred needs to be directed toward the evil and sin which would tempt us away from our God. Our battle with evil must not descend into fights and quarrels with people. The Holy Spirit gives us the ability to hate evil while showing love and respect to those who embrace evil. Living in this world has its challenges…which drive us to our knees!

Pastor Mark Boucher