does God hate man?

Hey all you bloggers out there!

Girl in the single lane checking in! At my bible study last night, a very interesting discussion was created through one verse. “Jacob I have loved, Esau I have hated”.

Can our all powerful, all wonderful God hate someone? Why would He create someone He was going to hate? God knows our future, He is the beginning and the end. But He has also given us freewill. He knows who will reject Him, and I can’t begin to imagine that kind of pain. So, does He hate those who hate Him and reject Him? I don’t think so. After the study, I can to the conclusion that God does not hate man, but the actions of man. He sent His Son to save sinners. Why would He do that, if He hated sinners?

Our God is a loving God, but He is also a God of wrath, which sometimes I think we forget. Sometimes as well, it is so to dislike a person…but I can’t honestly say that there is one person I truly hate. I dislike some people and the behaviour of others…but to hate someone? That’s a bit harsh. Love your enemies!! How easy is that? Answer…not very. Life is full of struggles, that’s what keeps it challenging. Can you imagine how boring life would be if everything was simple and there were no challenges? If everybody did the same thing day after day…what a boring life that would be.

I like a challenge, and I’m not afraid of a challenge. I’ll take on anything even if I know I’m going to fail…at least I can say I tried.

Any comments of opinions...please add.

peace

girl in the single lane