Psalm 97:10
You who love the Lord, hate evil!
He preserves the souls of His saints;
He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.

Application:

God is love (1 John 4:8). However, there are seven things He hates:

“These six things the Lord hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: A proud look, A lying tongue,
Hands that shed innocent blood, A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil, A false witness who speaks lies, And one who sows discord among brethren.” Proverbs 6:16-19

Those who love God and are called according to His purposes (Romans 8:28), His Saints, must stand against evil and all that opposes the knowledge of God (2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Ephesians 6:10-14). To sit on the sidelines and do nothing is to deny the truth of God, denying its power (2 Timothy 3:5).

In light of God’s sovereign rule and judgment over the wicked, those who love Him must hate evil and obey Him. God will position them to experience His deliverance as He rescues them from the grasp of the wicked (97:10). Such knowledge brings light to the hearts of the righteous, enabling them to view things from God’s perspective (97:11).*

While Jesus Christ was with us, He was the light of the world (John 8:12). Now, we who follow Him—His Saints who obey His commandments—are the light of the world, and that light shines into the darkness to expose evil deeds (Ephesians 5:10-12; Matthew 5:14-16).

Let us make Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior today and obey Him! 

*Ref: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 557.

To God, be the glory!

Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Disclaimer

When God inspires me, I write articles glorifying God. I invite you to view this writing as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have written is true. Always consult with your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be some grammatical or spelling errors present. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.

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