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Definition and Context:
Hatred, in the biblical context, refers to intense dislike or ill will towards others. It is often contrasted with the love that God commands His followers to exhibit. Hatred can manifest in thoughts, words, or actions and is considered a sin that separates individuals from God and others.

Biblical References:
The Bible addresses the issue of hatred extensively, emphasizing its destructive nature and the importance of love and forgiveness.

1.Old Testament Teachings:
·Leviticus 19:17-18 : "You must not harbor hatred against your brother in your heart. Directly rebuke your neighbor, so that you will not incur guilt on account of him. Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD."
·Proverbs 10:12 : "Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions."

The Old Testament law explicitly commands against harboring hatred and encourages love and reconciliation among individuals.

2.New Testament Teachings:
·Matthew 5:43-44 : "You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you."
· 1John 2:9-11 : "Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates his brother is still in the darkness. Whoever loves his brother remains in the light, and there is no cause of stumbling in him. But whoever hates his brother is in the darkness and walks in the darkness; he does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes."

Jesus' teachings in the New Testament elevate the command to love, extending it even to one's enemies. The apostle John further emphasizes that hatred is incompatible with living in the light of Christ.

Theological Implications:
Hatred is seen as a violation of the greatest commandments: to love God and to love one's neighbor (Matthew 22:37-39). It is considered a work of the flesh (Galatians 5:19-21) and is contrary to the fruit of the Spirit, which includes love, peace, and kindness (Galatians 5:22-23).

Practical Application:
Believers are called to examine their hearts and rid themselves of any form of hatred. This involves seeking reconciliation, forgiving others, and actively choosing to love, even when it is difficult. The transformative power of the Holy Spirit enables Christians to overcome hatred and embody the love of Christ in their relationships.

Warnings and Consequences:
The Bible warns that hatred can lead to further sin and estrangement from God. It can result in broken relationships and hinder one's spiritual growth. Jesus warns that harboring anger and hatred is akin to murder in the heart (Matthew 5:21-22).

Conclusion:
While the Bible does not condone hatred, it offers a path to healing and reconciliation through love and forgiveness. Believers are encouraged to follow Christ's example and teachings, allowing His love to guide their interactions with others.Matthew 5:1-48
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Matthew 5:38-39
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Exodus 21:24-25
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Matt. xviii. 21
... thousand blessings. So that we punish ourselves byhating others, even
as on the other hand we benefit ourselves by loving them....

That a True Lover Despises Worldly Things and Desires Heavenly...
... A TRUE LOVER DESPISES WORLDLY THINGS AND DESIRES HEAVENLY: AND OF THEHATING OF
PRIDE... behold thyself, for thou makest thyself much worse thanothers; for truly...

Of Divers Gifts of God's Chosen: and How Saints Come to Love in...
... SAINTS COME TO LOVE IN PRAYING, MEDITATING, LOVING, SUFFERING, ADVERSITY ANDHATING
VICE, AND... and in that strife he wins a crown, whenothers, unsteadfast, are...

Whether it is Unlawful to Form a Judgment from Suspicions?
... to reproveothers from kindly motives, but that Christian should despise Christian
by boasting his own righteousness, byhating and condemningothers for the...

How Contempt of Himself Can be Produced in a Man, and How Useful...
... Indeed, for loving God alone andhating oneself more than anything, and desiring
to be despised byothers we do not require external work or physical strength...

The Opinion of the Stoics Concerning God; of his Anger and...
... the loving of the good arises from the hatred of the wicked, and thehating of the...
thirst, with fetters: so that the latter may be an example toothers to keep...

1 John iii. 10
... to the difference of their susceptibility for it; somehating and resisting the... which
thus exposed are brought into condemnation; whileothers joyfully accept...

The Temper of Christ
... man on his own things, but every man also on the things ofothers.'.... People may differ
in little matters of opinion, withouthating and despising, and speaking...

Hatred Without Cause
... Did he not teach us to do toothers as we would they should to us?... This perhaps,
was one principal reason of theirhating him; but surely there was no...

On the Feast of a Holy Bishop
... would still remain in a state of disquiet and sadness,hating their neighbours.... their
anger, hatred, envy, sorrow and gloom, in themselves and towardsothers....

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