Bible Question: How do I deal with Hatred? I know a person who is a non-believer. Not only does he not beleive, he hates God. What can I say or tell this person. I am already praying, but I could use some scripture reference for him and for me. |
Bible Answer: Dear Gnuhart, Your friend is probably just more honest than most unsaved people. The world in it's fallen condition is at war against God and they hate Him for who He is. They want no part of a God that demands absolute obedience to His law. The fact that He holds their lives in His hand, drives them into fits of fury. We all have been guilty of hating God at sometime or other. He is no different from any other person whith whom you may proclaim the Gospel of Christ. Reread the first 3 chapters of Romans, it will give you an exact profile of those who need to hear the Good News. That having been said, it is obvious that some folks are easier to talk to than others. Some will be willing to listen, because they are polite. Others just enjoy winning arguemets. And there are those who claim they already love god (the god of their own creative imaginations). But as you know Christians cannot be too choosey in the types of people to whom we share the Gospel. However, God does expect us to use the brains He gave us, before we open our mouths: Matt 10:16 "Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves. I for one am relieved that the task of bringing lost souls to Christ is that of the Holy Spirit. We're just the instruments He uses. I pray He will use you greatly in His service. Your Brother in Christ, John Adams |