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Those Who Hate You
We are journeying through Psalm 139. To read the previous reflection, click here. If only you would kill the wicked, O God! Get away from me, you violent men! They rebel against you and act deceitfully; your enemies lie. O LORD, do I not hate those who hate you, and despise those who oppose you? I absolutely hate them; they have become my enemies. Psalm 139:19-22 I wanted to skip this portion of our pilgrimage through Psalm 139. I thought about simply not mentioning it, quietly passing over these disturbing declarations to the next verse, which, although not necessarily comfortable, is at least about God’s thoughts toward me. (Join me here again next Sunday for that little bit of discomfort-with-potential-to-bring-great-relief.) I am writing from… Read More
