Hate what God hates

To hate what God hates, we must use our free will to choose a lifestyle that steers clear from stealing, crime, violence, drunkenness, and sexual immorality. In order for the Christian to love God (the greatest commandment) one must come to know God and hate what is bad.


 * Hate what is bad
 * Manslaughter.—Exodus 20:13; 21:22, 23.
 * Sexual immorality.—Leviticus 20:10, 13, 15, 16; Romans 1:24, 26, 27, 32; 1 Corinthians 6:9, 10.
 * Spiritism.—Deuteronomy 18:9-13; 1 Corinthians 10:21, 22; Galatians 5:20, 21.
 * Idolatry.—1 Corinthians 10:14.
 * Drunkenness.—1 Corinthians 5:11.
 * Stealing.—Leviticus 6:2, 4; Ephesians 4:28.
 * Lying.—Proverbs 6:16, 19; Colossians 3:9; Revelation 22:15.
 * Greed.—1 Corinthians 5:11.
 * Violence.—Psalm 11:5; Proverbs 22:24, 25; Malachi 2:16; Galatians 5:20, 21.
 * Improper speech.—Leviticus 19:16; Ephesians 5:4; Colossians 3:8.
 * Misuse of blood.—Genesis 9:4; Acts 15:20, 28, 29.
 * Neglecting to provide for family.—1 Timothy 5:8.
 * Participating in wars or political controversies of this world.—Isaiah 2:4; John 6:15; 17:16.
 * Use of tobacco or so-called recreational drugs.—Mark 15:23; 2 Corinthians 7:1.

Source

 * BT, Living in a Way That Pleases God, p.123-4