Scripture teaches that hatred has no place in the life of a believer, as it is contrary to God's nature of love. In 1 John 4:20, we are reminded that those who claim to love God but hate their brothers are not genuine in their faith. The book of Proverbs warns that hatred can lead to strife and conflict, but love covers all offenses, as seen in Proverbs 10:12. Additionally, Proverbs 8:13 and Psalms 97:10 emphasize the importance of rejecting evil and loving what is good, while John 15:18 notes that the world's hatred for believers is a natural consequence of following Christ.
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If anyone says, “I love God,” but hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen.
To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.
Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked.
Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that eternal life does not reside in a murderer.
There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil, a false witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up discord among brothers.
You must not harbor hatred against your brother in your heart. Directly rebuke your neighbor, so that you will not incur guilt on account of him. Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.
You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.
The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.