Do we have any right to hate?

Question

Or is hatred just a form hiding our own sins?
Which is more important, protesting what we as individuals condiser sin--or turning our cheeks and living whole lives amongst a sinful society?

Answer 1

A real Christian would never even consider hating or judging anyone else. He would be more concerned about setting a good example than condemning others.

But, there aren't many real Christians, and those who are don't claim to be.

Hatred is a weakness for anyone, irrespective of beliefs. And should not be allowed to gain control of or influence a person's life because it only makes a person worse, not better.

Those who claim they have the authority to hate sin only reveal their own ignorance and weakness.

Answer 2

wow! how do you answer that... that's like asking are we allowed to have emotions.. i guess, so I would say... yes, but how you deal with that is what would make the difference, and as you know people don't deal with it well... I don't believe that sins have that much to do with it as compared to our upbringing...maybe it's a lot of both... but, I was raised to say what your opinion is... but only after you have judged yourself so that when you lay something out there you know that you too aren't perfect by any means... some people could make a less bias or mean opinion but some people are just mean... the last part of your question has to deal with yourself and are you that self-conscious or have low self esteem about your current situation that you yourself judge what others are judging about you? I believe that the world will NEVER change and how do you deal with that but to help yourself.... I hope that this helps you.

Answer 3

In the Bible it says turn the other cheek if another has wronged you. You live your life as God has intended. You surround yourself not of sinful people but those of
religion. You live your life style in that manner. Sinful people will hold you back but with God you move forward.

Answer 4

Hate is very harsh word. we all have people in our lives that we don't particularly care for. You might take a closer look, for sometimes what we dislike so intensley in others might be something we find lurking in ourselves. The only person hate can hurt is yourself. It is a destructive emotion and holds you the prisoner, not the person you hate. People are who and what they are and the only person you can truly change is yourself. Hope this helps.

Answer 5

From a Biblical point of view, what we do have a right to hate is sin, not the sinner. God hates sin more than any of us could (I mean, it took His Son's life!) BUT He still loved us, the sinners, enough to send Jesus to die for us.
Check out www.bibleinfo.org for more information.

Answer 6

I am going to answer the part about hatred. We don't have a right to hate, hatred will eat you up and won't do anything to the person you hate. Better to forgive them and get on with life..

Answer 7

Short answer...no. Jesus preached, ate and mingled with the unsavory side of society (tax collectors, fishermen, hermits, lepers, etc.). I'm not saying ignore wrongs, but be wary preaching from a pedestal. It can be a very long fall down.

Answer 8

Do not hate, hate creates bitterness and anger inside.
1 John 3:15 "Anyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life in him."
Romans 12:19
"Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: 'It is mine to avenge; I will repay,' says the Lord."

Answer 9

It is important to speak your mind and not allow others to tell you how to think or live.
But these things can be done without hatred.
Hatred is nothing more than a cancer of the emotions that can destroy you.

Answer 10

I think hate is a strong term. I just prefer to really piss that person off big time. I send pizzas to their house, cabs, depends undergarments, etc.