Hate! Hate! Hate!

Parents usually teach their young children to not use the word "hate," but we seem to throw it around pretty lightly.

"I hate broccoli!"

"I hate going to work!"

"I hate you!"

If we take it seriously, it is a word that we should use sparingly. But there are some times when we should use the word, or practice hatred.

"Through your precepts I get understanding,
Therefore I hate every false way" (Psalm 119:109).

Hate every false way?

Now there's a hatred that most of us don't have enough of!

We tolerate sin in our lives and in the lives of others.

We ignore false teaching.

But this verse teaches hatred of every false way as a result of studying God's Word.

As I gain understanding through the Word of God, I will hate everything contrary to God.

We understand God's Word. We understand who God is.

We begin to comprehend His holiness. And we want to be more like Him.

We begin to understand His hatred for sin. And we want to be more like Him.

As we study God's Word, we will gain a clearer understanding of God's character, His holiness and His desire for our personal holiness.

Hate sin. Love God.