Find out what God hates so you can make sure you aren’t doing those things.
Are you living a life that is pleasing to God? It’s important to make sure you are living according to His Word so that you can avoid doing things that displease Him. In this blog post, we will look at some of the things that God hates based on scripture. By understanding what God hates, we can make sure we are living in a way that is honoring to Him. So let’s take a closer look at what the Bible says about the things God hates. Scripture references: Proverbs 6:16-19, Zechariah 8:17
There are six things that God hates, and seven that are an abomination to Him.
God speaks often in the Bible about His love and guidance for us, and He also reminds us of what He hates. God says these six things that He hates are haughty eyes, lying lips, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who speaks lies, and one who spreads strife among brothers.There are seven abominations that God detests including a proud heart, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet which hurry to do evil works, a false witness giving false testimony in court, one who sows discord between brothers and finally someone who is unjust. God cares deeply about our character and how we live out our lives. Understanding what God loves and hates reveals God’s truth on how we should live our lives. Knowing God’s words of wisdom can help us understand our identity in Yeshua and gives us answers in life that only come from Him. It is so important to stay rooted in God’s word as it is full of love and promises – no matter your current season or circumstance!
The first thing on the list is haughty eyes. This refers to people who think they are better than others and look down on them.
The Bible reminds us that prideful-haughty eyes can be a major obstacle to our walk of faith and relationship with Him. Proverbs 16:18 tells us: “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” This is an important reminder that we should always strive for humility when interacting with others. Let’s not be so quick to judge; stop and pray for the Father to give you empathy, understanding, and love towards others. As Proverbs 3:34 says “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” When pride begins to creep into our interactions, pause and remember that Yeshua calls us all to a life of humility. Let’s not let haughtiness stand in the way of our faith. Instead, let’s strive to love others with a humble heart. By focusing on humility rather than haughtiness, we can make sure that we aren’t lead down the wrong path. Let’s open up our hearts and minds to show love and understanding to those whom we come into contact with. We can all learn a lesson from haughty eyes: have humility, don’t judge, and allow God show us how to love others through His eyes.
The second thing is a lying tongue – God hates people who lie, whether it’s a white lie or a hurtful one.
God asks us all to live faithfully in truth. Not just when convenient, or when it serves our own interests, but all the time. God calls us to take responsibility for our words and actions at all times, rather than resorting to lies – however big or small – that are harmful to ourselves and others. God detests those who lie, because those who do so choose not to trust God’s power over their lives – but God offers a better way than lying for us all. God knows us better than anyone else does, and God always has our best interests at heart. So when we feel the need to lie, pause and come close to God in prayer and faith so He can provide answers out of His love for us. Oftentimes, it’s best to not say anything.
The third thing is hands that shed innocent blood, meaning those who kill without justification.
The murder of innocent life stands out among all other sins, for it is an act of direct disregard for the precious gift of life which Yeshua Himself sacrificed His own self on the cross to freely provide. We should strive to remember that God created us with love and with purpose. Only He has the right to judge and only He knows our fate. Rather than judging others or trying in vain to regulate them ourselves, we must trust in what God has said — that murder without justification is sin against Him. It is impossible for us to comprehend His immense power and love, or fully understand why certain events take place; yet we know that He will bring justice and truth if we choose to trust in Him instead of ourselves. So, let us cling to His promises, trusting that all things shall die, but truth and love will remain alive forever through Yeshua’s precious gift of salvation.
Fourth is a heart that devises wicked plans – this could refer to someone who plots evil deeds or simply doesn’t have good intentions.
Yeshua teaches us in Matthew 15:18 “But the things that come out of a person’s mouth come from the heart, and these defile them.” Yeshua is cautioning to be careful of what our hearts are devising! Fourth may be referring to someone who plots wicked deeds or even those who do not have good intentions. But Yeshua brings us hope! Proverbs 3:5 tells us “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Yeshua wants us to trust Him, not our own hearts – because even though we may think we are right, it may fail Him. Yeshua also offers forgiveness through repentance (1 John 1:9) and He loves mercy more than judgement (James 2:13). Let Yeshua guide you through life and consult with His Scriptures for truth instead of relying on our deceptive hearts.
Fifth, God hates feet that run rapidly to evil – this means those who eagerly do wrong without any hesitation.
Adonai is a God of mercy and grace, but He also hates wickedness and encourages us to do what is right. The Bible tells us in Proverbs that God hates it when our feet “run rapidly to evil.” In other words, God does not want us to eagerly or without hesitation wrongly choose sinful behavior. Instead, we should follow Yeshua’s example by stopping and praying for God’s guidance before we act. God wants us to take the time to think before we speak or do something that would go against the way He instructs us to live. May Yahweh help us make wise choices that honor Him. Amen!
Sixth, a false witness who pours out lies.
When it comes to facing a false witness who pours out lies, trust in Yeshua and know that He will fight your battles. He is the truth-teller and opposes all falseness. Take comfort in the comforting words of the Father from His Word and trust its teachings to remain true. The whole Bible is filled with promises of trust, guidance, and protection – make sure to spend quality time each day studying the whole Bible to find truth and comfort as He protects you while He fights the lies for you. When confronted by those who speak ill of you or seek to spread false rumors, trust in God and stand firm in His word. Let Yeshua be your defender and trust that He will uphold the truth above all else.
And a seventh that is an abomination to Him, a person who stirs up conflict in the community
God desires for us to grow in His love and peace, but sometimes a person can come into a community who tries to stir up conflict. God has the ultimate answer to this problem, and we can find it if we seek out His truth by reading His whole truth, the Whole Bible, Genesis to Revelation. God’s love is greater than any conflict that might arise so by reading God’s Word with a heart of humility and learning from the Whole Bible, God will reveal what is relevant for each situation. All of God’s Word is important for our growth and development; so instead of responding in anger or agitation, may we press into reading the whole story and take time to reflect on God’s love instead. God is faithful, even when the going gets tough!
If you are guilty of any of these things, don’t despair! There is hope for you. The good news is that God desires to forgive us and have a relationship with us. He loves us so much that he sent his only Son, Yeshua our Messiah, to die on the cross for our sins. All we need to do is repent (turn away from our sin) and trust with a heart of faith and believe in Him. Then we can start living according to His Word, the Bible. As we do this, He will help us become more like Him each day. Are you ready to turn back to the Father? Let’s study together what the whole Bible has to say about these seven abominations – beginning with Genesis 1:1 and continuing all the way through Revelation 22:21.
Let’s make sure we get these things corrected in our lives.
Proverbs 6
There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are an abomination to him:
– haughty eyes,
– a lying tongue,
– hands that shed innocent blood,
– a heart that devises wicked plans,
– feet that make haste to run to evil,
– a false witness who breathes out lies,
– and one who sows discord among brothers.
These are things that, as believers, we should avoid at all costs. These sins don’t happen by accident, we consciously choose them. Let me be clear. YHWH doesn’t hate the sinner; He hates the sin. It’s important to remember, we should always focus on hating our own sin, rather than judging others.
1 John 4
Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God.
Acts 3
Therefore, repent and turn to God, so that your sins may be erased; so that times of refreshing may come from the Lord’s presence; and he may send the Messiah appointed in advance for you, that is, Yeshua.
What a delightful thought!
I invite you to search the Truth yourself.
Test it. (1 Thessalonians 5:21)
Please go to your Bible and study the entire story. See firsthand what His word says and what He wants to show you. I always check several versions to allow the Spirit to show me the difference and truth. I recommend you do the same.
Enjoy pondering that thought today!
God bless you