Do We Have Hatred In Our Hearts?

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Originally Posted by Maximilia

I'm interested in your post, as I've been wondering the same lately. I see friends on Facebook who are leaders, writing what I perceive as hate-filled articles laced around truth. In a day when people are struggling so much, there's so much slinging about "putting your work before God" and "stop your whining about your money and just budget better" and the ones writing the articles have no clue what some are going through in this hour. I find it appalling, but feel it would display a bad spirit on my part to oppose. I guess I just don't like insensitive know-it alls.

It's sad to see some of the things that are being said and written without regard for people's circumstances or situations, you are right. It sounds like you have a compassion and desire to do the right things and to see the right things said and done.

Our words can have a huge impact on people-either in pushing them away or drawing them in. I've seen the same things you have, and haven't known how to handle it in a right spirit either. It's discouraging to read and hear those things. I guess when we have gone through things ourselves, it is easier to empathize and have compassion when we see others in their trials.

It's comforting to know that Jesus has been where we are. He understands what we are going through, and is there to comfort us through troubles. And if we fall, He doesn't point his finger, but holds out His hand to help us back up.

As humans, it's often easier to see others' faults and failures than to take time to look for their strengths. But that is what Jesus did, repeatedly, and what He still does today. So I pray that He will correct my vision, so that I may see more as He does. Until I see some of what He sees, I'll never come close to loving like He loves.