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Is hate; a sin in the Bible?

         Hate is a very strong word, and the Bible has a lot to say about it. When many people hear the word “ hate ,” they think of something dark and evil — and in many cases, that’s correct. But in the Bible, hate is not always a sin. Sometimes it’s a sin, and sometimes it’s actually commanded. The difference depends on what or whom you hate, and why.           Let’s break it down so we can understand it clearly, in a way that builds our walk with God. The Problem of Sinful Hatred           The kind of hate that is sinful in the Bible is hatred toward people. This is the kind that grows from anger, bitterness, envy, prejudice, or revenge. God sees this kind of hate as dangerous, because it poisons the heart and destroys relationships. The Bible’s Warning About Hating People ● 1 John 3:15 – “ Anyone who hates a brother or sister is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life residing in him .” ...