I don't like her! I hate him. Part 1.
Have you unwittingly found yourself hating someone even when there really was no reason to hate the person? The Lord states that the law has been sumed up into 2 commandments: Love the Lord your God with all your heart, your soul, strength and mind and love your neighbor as yourself. Luke 10:27. The answer to the question of who is a neighbor was beautifully unfolded in the parable of the good Samaritan. It asserts that everyone you come across is your neighbor irrespective of tribe, race and religion. As such you're required to love everyone you see. Did I hear you scream impossible?! Some people who profess to be Christians often get me confuse when they hate on people without a reason. As a believer, you shouldn't even hate on others. Maybe something about the person rubs off wrongly on you and you just can't put your finger on it. How can a man claim to love God whom he has not seen yet hates his brother? Understand that as a Child of...