11th July 2025

Hatred

Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamour,

and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice.

 Ephesians 4:31

Today's Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:25-32.

Sin is sin, but it is true that hate knows no bounds. It is in motion at every level. “Look Out for Number One,” has become the motto of scores of people.

One of the reasons hatred abounds all over the world stems from jealousy. Satan’s hatred of God was due to jealousy. At no time in history was hatred on display more than during the time of the Lord Jesus on Earth. Herod hated Him because of fear that the Christ Child would someday become King. Herod caused the slaughter of infant children in and around the village of Bethlehem so that the prophecy would not come to pass.

We are living in a world that hates. We have even seen violence prompted by hatred within church buildings. Hatred is carried out against those who desire more than anything to preach the love of the Lord Jesus Christ and demonstrate compassion for those who suffer.

Hatred is a social cancer that gnaws at the vitals of people everywhere. It threatens the freedom of worshipping Jesus Christ as witnessed in every continent. Hatred is rampant, a sign of the depravity of the human race. The Bible teaches hatred is sin.

The Bible also teaches that God is a God of love (1 John 4:8). Love is a basic part of God’s nature. Whoever you are, whatever your circumstances—God loves you, and He is waiting for you to come to Him in repentance of sin. Rejection of Christ is hatred of Him. Say an eternal “Yes” to Christ and make Him the Lord of your life today.

Prayer: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, help me not to grieve You by my words, actions or thoughts. Amen.