Hatred for others or God is associated with human sin. Scripture also emphasises God’s hatred of sin and evil. Believers are commanded to love those who hate them.
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Hatred as evidence of corrupt human nature
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Hatred of God himself
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Hatred of Jesus Christ
John 7:7 NIV
The world cannot hate you, but it hates me because I testify that its works are evil.
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Hatred of the godly and upright
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Believers are to love those who hate them
Luke 6:27–28 NIV
“But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.