\ Chapter 8: Emptying “Hatred” In the previous chapter, we examined how we must empty ourselves of “falsehood,” which hides or alters the truth for our own benefit. Now, in Chapter 8, we will examine another sin that deeply destroys our hearts and relationships: “hatred.” As we go through life, we are wounded. Sometimes we are betrayed by those close to us. Sometimes we experience injustice or feel that we have not been loved. At times, someone’s words or actions stir deep anger within us. Being wounded is not itself a sin. Feeling pain and anger when we have been treated unjustly can be a natural response. The problem is how we deal with that wound and anger. If we continue holding on to the wound, hating the other person, wishing for that person’s downfall, and nurturing the desire to repay them for what they have done to us, hatred will eventually begin to rule our hearts. First John 3:15 says, “Whoev...
왜 자신을 옳게 보이려고 하는 것입니까? 우리가 우리 자신을 옳게 보이려고 할 필요가 있나요 ? ( 눅 10:29) 만일 우리가 옳바른 성경적인 지식 ( 예 : 예수님의 이중 계명 , 27 절 ) 을 가지고 있고 또한 옳바른 그리스도인 다운 행동 ( 예 : 이웃을 . 사랑하여 불쌍히 여겨 자비를 베푸는 것 , 30-37 절 ) 을 하고 있다면 왜 사람들 앞에서 우리 자신을 옳게 보이려고 하겠습니까 ? 옳바른 지식과 옳바른 말만 하는 입술만 있으면 뭐합니까 . 주님은 우리에게 " 가서 너도 이와 같이 하라 " 고 말씀하고 계십니다 (37 절 ).