1John 2:9 “Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates his brother is still in the darkness. 10 Whoever loves his brother lives in the light, and there is nothing in him to make him stumble. 11 But whoever hates his brother is in the darkness and walks around in the darkness; he does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded him.”
Hate is such a strong word, I don’t even like to utter it. This emotion ravishes the soul. Our culture, seems to be promoting it. Politically charged conflicts seem to promote hate over understanding. Try to seek first to understand then to be understood. If you can “feel” any consuming fire of hate, STOP!! If you have a friend that is consumed by it HELP. Let’s encourage each other to first try to understand. Many times we can’t. During impasse, choose love. Choose, “ I strongly disagree with that opinion, but they have their reasons. I am going to focus on what I like about that person, or opinion; then forgive and forget about it. Harboring resentment no matter how justified only blinds us to the beauty that surrounds us. Sometimes the person I am angriest at is myself. This too is of no value. Seek to understand, forgive and forget move forward in love without looking back. You may be right, but if you are in hate you are wrong.
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