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Hatred is clearly forbidden in Scripture.

Is there somebody that you have hatred toward?

You hate them so badly, you honestly wish they were dead.

Today, Pastor Greg Laurie points out Jesus had some strong things to say about

having that kind of hatred for someone.

Jesus is saying, look, you can say you've never killed anyone,

but he hates someone so much you wish they were dead,

then in effect, you're a murderer in your heart.

This is the day when the lost are found.

This is the day for a moment again.

Always in grace, don't leave the stone.

But can you hear the holy angels of singing?

This is the day when life begins.

The Bible tells us God is love.

Yes, he's loving, but first John 4, 8 says God is love,

and it says he who does not love does not know God.

So, as you come as no surprise that hatred is not a part of God's plan for believers.

But today, on a new beginning, Pastor Greg Laurie addresses the hatred we see around us in our culture.

What are we as believers to do?

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