My friends in Generation X harbor feelings of hate and judgement.
They say: "I hate 'em alright! And I hope they go to hell!"
They think this is normal.
Or justified because they feel it.
But Jesus says: "'Love your enemies.'" Matthew 5:44 (NRSV)
and: "'Do not judge, so that you may not be judged.'" Matthew 7:1 (NRSV)
And: "'You judge by human standards, I judge no one.'" John 8:15 (NRSV)
And: "'The Father judges no one.'" John 5:22 (NRSV)
So in rejecting hate and judgement Jesus is telling us that this is the nature of God.
God does not judge us or punish us.
And He certainly does not hate anyone.
God loves us.
And He wishes the best for us.
Hate is not part of His nature.
But God is Love.
And in Him there is no fear.
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