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July 7, 2025 2 mins

Hate is loud right now. From wars to online comments, to bitterness in our own homes—it’s everywhere. But how should we respond as followers of Jesus? In this episode, we talk honestly about the rise of hatred, how the enemy uses it to divide, and what God says about overcoming hate with His love. You’ll walk away challenged, comforted, and reminded of the One who loved His enemies—even as they nailed Him to a cross.

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(00:00):
You’ve seen it.

(00:01):
The world’s growing colder.
Harsher.
Hate is everywhere—on the news, in our cities, even in the Church.
And maybe, if you’re honest… it’s creeping into your own heart.
Today, we’re talking about hate.
Not just what it is, but where it comes from—and how Jesus calls us to respond.
In 1 John 3:15, it says.

(00:23):
“Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer,and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him.
” Strong words.

But God doesn’t minimize hate—He reveals it for what it truly is (00:31):
a seed of destruction.
Hate is a weapon the enemy uses to divide, isolate, and ultimately destroy.
It can look like racism,revenge,cancel culture… but also silent bitterness,
jealousy,and unforgiveness.
So what do we do?

(00:52):
Jesus told us in Matthew 5:44.
“Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.
” Love your enemies.
Not tolerate.
Not ignore.
Love.
It sounds impossible.
And without Jesus, it is.
But the Cross changes everything.
Jesus didn’t just preach love.

(01:12):
He proved it—by dying for the very people who hated Him.
And now He calls us to do the same.
Not because it’s easy.
But because it’s holy.
So if hate has crept into your heart… If you’ve been wounded,
betrayed,or consumed by bitterness… Let today be the day you lay it down.
Let Jesus fill you with a love the world can’t understand.

(01:35):
Let’s pray.
⸻ Father, The world feels darker every day.
And sometimes that darkness tries to settle in my heart.
I confess any hate, bitterness, or anger I’ve been holding onto.
I ask You to replace it with Your love.
Help me to love my enemies.
To forgive those who hurt me.
To shine Your light in this divided world.

(01:57):
Because You loved me—even when I was Your enemy.
Make me more like Jesus.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
⸻ “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
” — Romans 12:21 (ESV)
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