May 4, 2026

HATE EVIL

Psalms 96:10 LXX (97:10)

You who love the Lord, hate evil;
The Lord keeps the souls of His saints;
He shall deliver them from the hand of sinners.

Personal Challenge

This passage can present a dilemma for those who are sincerely trying to follow in the footsteps of Christ. Jesus commanded us to love God and to love our neighbor. He even goes to the point of loving our enemy and those who persecute us. So, how do we do that and hate evil as this verse tells us to? We must separate the evil from the person. We can love the perpetrator of evil and pray for them but we can hate the evil that has been committed and fight against that. This is how a follower of Christ can participate in peaceful protests. We can hate the evil that is being done, seeking to end it and still pray for those who commit these evils. We can seek justice for those who have been harmed and abused and still show the love of God toward those committing the injustices. It is not easy but it is what we are called to do. Lord, have mercy! Lord, have mercy! Lord, have mercy!