I’ve often wondered how
Esau adjusted after Jacob escaped his wrath. Esau initially hated Jacob and planned
to kill him. Two types of hatred confront us. One kind of hatred produces evil,
wickedness and sin and derives pleasure from the suffering of others. By
contrast, Proverbs 8:13 clearly states, “to fear God is to hate evil.”
The more that hatred dominates
our consciousness, the more our capacity for empathy and compassion fades away.
Hate that delights in the failure or destruction of another person is sick. Likewise,
if feelings of joy surface when those hated by us experience pain and suffering,
then our hearts and souls have become contaminated.
Thank God that you hate evil and love righteousness.
When evil feelings of hate do surface within you, it’s imperative to confess them
to God. Do everything within your power to make things right with those who are
the recipient of your anger and hatred. It may appear impossible, but not with
God's guidance, his redemption and deliverance.
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