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Sep 15, 2021 · Updated Sep 15, 2021. Go and sin no more. So, how’s that working out for you? Because I sin on a daily basis. But we look at each other in the church and let the Christian cliché roll off our...
Nov 7, 2023 · We hate sin by recognizing it for what it is, refusing to take part in it, and condemning it as contrary to God’s nature. Sin is to be hated, not excused or taken lightly. We love sinners by showing them respect (1 Peter 2:17), praying for them (1 Timothy 2:1), and witnessing to them of Christ.
May 26, 2021 · Updated May 26, 2021. The popular phrase "hate the the sin, love the sinner" is often attributed to the Bible. While filled with Biblical truths, the origin of "hate teh sin, love the sinner" is often attributed to Mahatma Ghandi's autobiography or within the Christian Church, pastor and author Adam Hamilton.
God can perfectly hate sin and sinners in all holiness while also perfectly loving sinners and desiring they repent and receive forgiveness (Psalm 5; 11; Malachi 1:3; Revelation 2:6; 2 Peter 3:9). As human beings, we cannot love perfectly nor hate perfectly (without malice).
This idea that God hates the sin but loves the sinner is contrary to two Psalms (Pss. 5:5; 11:5) and the opening verses of the book of Malachi: “Esau have I hated, Jacob have I loved” (Mal. 1:2–3).
Jul 30, 2013 · God loves the sinner and hates the sin. But implies he doesn’t hate the sinner — that is not true. God does hate sinners: “You are not a God who delights in wickedness; evil may not dwell with you. The boastful shall not stand before your eyes; you hate all evildoers” (Psalm 5:4–5).
Mar 14, 2022 · “Hate the sin, love the sinner” makes a good deal of sense. As Christians we are called to love everyone, even our enemies, said Jesus, who forgave his executioners from the cross....
