Proverbs 8: 36: "But he that sinneth against Me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death." For years, I have used this verse as a litmus test for certain issues. Recently, our Supreme Court rescinded a national right to abort children. The reactions from some who opposed this ruling included groups screaming, "We love killing babies, thank God for abortion, and kill the babies kill the babies." These people love death and that means that they hate God. How could anyone think they could be a Christian and support such behavior? Don't say, "Hate the sin, love the sinner." That's not in the Bible. It was said by the unsaved Hindu leader Gandhi. We need to recognize people that hate God and do the following: pray for them, try to witness truth to them, and do your best to be a good ambassador for Him. This means that while we don't compromise, we also don't stone them. Never compromise the truth. Stand strong for the LORD. You will experience persecution. That is why we need to be prayed up, consecrated and sanctified, and have the whole armor of God at all times. Don't give up or give in.
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