What God Hates (part 7)

What can we do about these horrible traits that are in our hearts? There is little that you can do, but there is something God has done. The secret is found in the words of the Apostle Paul in Romans 12:2: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Jesus Christ can make your tongue so that it will speak only that which is good. Jesus Christ can come into your heart and transform you, change your nature, until you’ll love instead of hate. Gossiping, slandering and maligning will no longer provide pleasure.

Christ, through His triumphant death on the cross, purchased for you a new lease on life. John 10:10 declares,“I have come that they might have life...” The Bible says in 1 John 1:9 that, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” This is not just a theological theory; it actually works. It has worked in my own life. What is more, it will work for you. Millions of people lives' have been transformed by the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. That same power of Christ can transform your life.

The Bible says that, “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God”  in Romans 3:23. But no matter how guilty you may be, God can forgive you today because Jesus Christ died on the cross for your sins. Yes, God hates the evil of your heart, but He loves you. Just as a parent despises the bad behavior of their child but still loves the child, God loathes the forces that would cause you to be lost, but He loves you with an infinite love.

However, this matter of salvation is not pushed upon you; it is a gift, and it must be duly and properly received. Here is the promise on which you may put your whole trust in John 1:12 is simple: “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name.”

You can receive Christ at this very moment. He will forgive every sin that you have ever committed and give you new strength, new power over the temptations of life. But first you must renounce your sins, confess them and receive Christ into your heart. Will you do that right now? He can change your life!