Do you hate sin, oppression, and injustice enough?
Hate sin and do not find it funny, unconcerning, amusing, or enjoyable for yourself or others.
Your message emphasizes the biblical call to hate sin, oppression, and injustice while maintaining a heart aligned with God’s righteousness. Scripture supports this idea in various ways:
1. Hate Sin and Do Not Delight in It
- "The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride and the evil way and perverse utterances." (Proverbs 8:13)
- "Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good." (Romans 12:9)
- "Everyone who names the name of the Lord must turn away from evil." (2 Timothy 2:19)
To love God fully, we must reject sin entirely—not just avoid it, but actively hate it as God does.
2. Unbelief, Like Sarah Laughing
- "So Sarah laughed to herself, saying, 'After I am worn out, and my lord is old, will I have pleasure?'" (Genesis 18:12)
- "But the angel said to him, 'Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will name him John.' But Zechariah said to the angel, 'How can I be sure of this?'" (Luke 1:13,18)
Both Sarah and Zechariah initially doubted God's promises, and unbelief can hinder faith. However, God graciously fulfilled His word, showing that we must trust without mocking or skepticism.
3. Irreverence for God and His Name
- "You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name." (Exodus 20:7)
- "Do not swear at all: neither by heaven, for it is God's throne, nor by the earth, for it is His footstool." (Matthew 5:34-35)
God’s name is holy, and any disrespect, mockery, or casual misuse reflects a lack of reverence for His greatness.
4. Dirty Jokes or Sinful Situations
- "Let there be no filthiness, nor foolish talk, nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving." (Ephesians 5:4)
- "But I tell you that on the day of judgment, people will give an account for every careless word they speak." (Matthew 12:36)
Words and humor reveal the state of the heart. Sin should never be entertaining to us—what we enjoy reflects what we value.
5. Forbidden Activities
- "Abstain from every form of evil." (1 Thessalonians 5:22)
- "Do not be deceived: 'Bad company corrupts good morals.'" (1 Corinthians 15:33)
Certain things God forbids outright (idolatry, immorality, injustice, etc.), and even the appearance of evil should be avoided.
6. Love is Not Glad About Injustice
- "Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth." (1 Corinthians 13:6)
- "Woe to those who call evil good and good evil." (Isaiah 5:20)
True love rejects all injustice, oppression, and wrongdoing—it does not tolerate or excuse sin.
Conclusion
Do we hate sin enough?
- Do we reject all forms of sin—not just avoid them but despise them?
- Do we love righteousness so much that we turn away from anything unholy?
- Do we delight in what is pure and good instead of what the world finds entertaining?
Hating sin, oppression, and injustice means aligning our hearts fully with God’s will.