Do you hate anyone? Don't answer! In my lifetime have I hated anyone? Yes. It was difficult for me. It came from a feeling that I was betrayed or let down. But by God's help every single one is released from this painful position. The Apostle John addresses this.
Whoever abides in Him does not sin. Whoever sins has neither seen Him nor known Him.
When we have God operating in our lives we have the power to overcome feelings of hurt and anger. For this reason we are able to obey His command to love. Through our own strength and nature, it is impossible. In fact there is a question mark about whether God truly lives in a person if they dislike someone.
We love because He first loved us. Our human condition can only be changed with His intervention. I love my neighbor because of the strength of God's love in my life. This love is, many times, expressed practically by meeting a brother's physical need.
Now he who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He in him. And by this we know that He abides in us, by the Spirit whom He has given us.
Father, help me to demonstrate and proclaim you through my life.
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