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In the context of the Bible, the concept of "dislikes" can be understood as aversions or things that are not pleasing to God or individuals. While the term "dislikes" itself is not explicitly used in the Scriptures, the Bible provides numerous examples of attitudes, behaviors, and practices that are displeasing to God and, by extension, should be avoided by believers.
Dislikes of God:1.
Idolatry: One of the most significant dislikes of God is idolatry, the worship of false gods or the elevation of anything above Him. The first of the Ten Commandments addresses this: "You shall have no other gods before Me" (
Exodus 20:3). Idolatry is consistently condemned throughout Scripture as it leads people away from the true worship of God.
2.
Pride and Arrogance: God dislikes pride and arrogance, as they are contrary to the humility He desires.
Proverbs 8:13 states, "To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech." Pride is often seen as the root of many other sins and is something God actively opposes (
James 4:6).
3.
Injustice and Oppression: The Bible frequently speaks against injustice and the oppression of the vulnerable.
Isaiah 1:17 urges, "Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow." God dislikes when His people fail to uphold justice and care for those in need.
4.
Dishonesty and Deceit: God values truth and integrity, and dislikes dishonesty and deceit.
Proverbs 12:22 declares, "Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight." Truthfulness is a reflection of God's own character.
5.
Sexual Immorality: The Bible is clear in its disapproval of sexual immorality, which includes adultery, fornication, and other practices outside the bounds of biblical marriage.
1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 instructs believers to abstain from sexual immorality and to control their bodies in holiness and honor.
Dislikes Among Believers:1.
Division and Strife: Among believers, division and strife are discouraged. Paul writes in
1 Corinthians 1:10, "I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction." Unity is a key aspect of the Christian community.
2.
Gossip and Slander: Gossip and slander are behaviors that disrupt community and harm relationships.
Ephesians 4:29 advises, "Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen."
3.
Laziness and Idleness: The Bible encourages diligence and hard work, and dislikes laziness and idleness.
Proverbs 6:6-11 uses the example of the ant to teach the value of hard work and warns against the consequences of laziness.
4.
Anger and Bitterness: Believers are cautioned against harboring anger and bitterness.
Ephesians 4:31-32 instructs, "Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you."
5.
Partiality and Favoritism: Showing partiality or favoritism is discouraged, as it contradicts the impartial nature of God.
James 2:1 warns, "My brothers, as you hold out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, do not show favoritism."
In summary, the Bible provides clear guidance on what is displeasing to God and what believers should avoid. These dislikes are rooted in God's character and His desire for His people to live in a way that reflects His holiness and love.
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Wesley's Likes andDislikes
... Chapter 13. Wesley in Scotland Again; Methodist's Wealth; "No Law for Methodists";
Exhausting Days; Whitefield Wesley's Likes andDislikes....
What God Likes andDislikes
... THE SAYINGS OF THE WISE WHAT GOD LIKES ANDDISLIKES. The eyes of the Lord
are all-seeing, Keeping watch on both wicked and good....
His First School. The School-House. The Teacher. The Order of...
... Spelling Matches. First Sweetheart. Extremes in Likes andDislikes. Fondness for
Study.... First Sweetheart. Extremes in Likes andDislikes. Fondness for Study....
In the Attribute of Justice, Marcion's God is Hopelessly Weak and...
... Chapter XXVI."In the Attribute of Justice, Marcion's God is Hopelessly Weak and
Ungodlike HeDislikes Evil, But Does Not Punish Its Perpetration....
Mr. Bernard Shaw
... If hedislikes lawlessness, hedislikes the lawlessness of Socialists as
much as that of Individualists. If hedislikes the fever...
Further Description of the Divine Justice; Since the Fall of Man...
... loved with dutiful affection, a master who must needs be feared; be loved, because
He prefers mercy to sacrifice; [2864] be feared because Hedislikes sin; be...
The Sovereignty of God in Operation
... Will then a man pray for, seek for, strive after, that which hedislikes?
Surely not. If then a man does "follow after" that which...
Choked Channels.
... They were strangers to me. I was in doubt what best to say to them. One
dislikes to fire ammunition at people that are absent. So...
David's Anger
... proved David to have the vindictive passions of other Easterns; to be speaking,
not by the inspiration of God, but of his own private likes anddislikes; to be...
The Cure of Simon's Wife's Mother.
... No one, I think, could dislike pain so much as the Saviour must have disliked
it. Goddislikes it. He is then on our side in the matter....
Thesaurus
Dislikes (3 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Dislikes (3 Occurrences). Deuteronomy 22:13 If any
man takes a wife, and goes in to her, and hates her, (See NIV).
...Like (10728 Occurrences)
... resemblance; a copy. 6. (n.) A liking; a preference; inclination; -- usually
in pl.; as, we all have likes anddislikes. 7. (a.) In...
Disliked (4 Occurrences)
Dislocated (2 Occurrences)
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