By Nancy Virden (c)2024

Christ teaches us to love without favoritism. The results of the work of the Holy Spirit in a person’s heart are Love, Joy, Peace, Goodness, Kindness, Patience, Self-control, Gentleness, and Faithfulness.*

I do not see hate on that list.

Hate is part of another list. Our sinful selves produce sexual immorality, impurity, debauchery, idolatry, witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and the like. Anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God.*

When we see Christians acting out in ugly ways, we know they have more work to do with God. Hate is evil. The true Christians I know are mixed bags because we are all in the growth process. However, to outright hate someone or a group of people is wrong.

Let’s try to remember that disagreement does not equal hate. Hate seeks revenge and is glad when the object of hatred suffers.

-COMMENTS WELCOME

*Galatians 5:22 nlt **Galatians 5: 19-21 niv

Today’s Helpful Word

Galatians 5:16-17

So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves. The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are the opposite of what the sinful nature desires. These two forces are constantly fighting each other, so you are not free to carry out your good intentions. 

If you are feeling suicidal, or concerned about someone who is, in the U.S. call 988, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. For a list of international suicide hotlines, go here.

If you are suicidal with a plan, immediately call 911 in the U.S. or go to your nearest emergency room. In the EU call 112. (For other international emergency numbers, go here ). Hope and help are yours!

Always the Fight Ministries (ATFM) has been displaying compassion for those fighting mental illness, addiction, or abuse since 2012. Nancy is the founder and voice of ATFM and openly shares her emotional resurrection from despair. 

NOTE: Nancy is not a doctor or a mental health professional, and speaks only from personal experience and observations. This website is not intended to substitute for professional mental or behavioral health care.

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