The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson #167 - Kyle Thompson // A Time to Love, and a Time to Hate
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Aug 21, 2025 The hosts dive into Ecclesiastes 3:8, exploring the profound idea that there’s a time for both love and hate. They emphasize the need for Christians to align their feelings with biblical teachings, challenging modern misconceptions. Discussing Romans 12:9, they highlight the call for genuine love and a holy disdain for evil. Moreover, they clarify that righteous hatred isn’t about personal animosity but reflects God's character. True discipleship is about embracing what God loves and abhorring what He hates.
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Seasons Reveal Moral Contrasts
- The Ecclesiastes passage pairs opposites to show seasons of life and moral contrasts.
- Love and hate are presented as complementary, purposeful categories rather than mere emotions.
Culture Has Co-Opted Love And Hate
- Modern culture flattens and cheapens 'love' and 'hate' by casual use and redefinition.
- Christians must reclaim correct categories so their affections align with God's.
Align Your Affections With God's
- Align your affections with God's so you love what He loves and hate what He hates.
- Let Romans 12:9 and 1 John 4 shape how you define genuine Christian love.