How do we confront evil? We are called to hate what is evil and love what is good. But isn’t hating bad?
Hebrews 1:9 says, “You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.” As Christians, we excel at loving righteousness, but we often struggle with hating what is evil. How does Pastor Chris tell his congregation to hate? Hate leads to anger, and anger seems to stem from pride. However, Pastor Chris believes that without preaching to hate evil, the church has become like a one-winged bird, always flapping around in circles and never getting off the ground.
How are we able to hate or be angry and not sin? In this compelling episode, Eugene is joined by Pastor Chris, whose new book, Hate Evil, delves into the profound interplay of love and hate as crucial forces in battling the escalating evil in the world. Their conversation centers around the book’s central theme, highlighting how these seemingly opposing emotions can jointly fuel a more effective stand against darkness.
Listen below to explore how love and righteous anger can be harnessed together to confront evil:
