Thank you for your reply. I do believe that God can be hateful about things that are contrary to Him and loving about things that are in alignment with His perfections. I don't see that there is a conflict here in God.
I would note that we see these aspects of personality through a sinful lens, so, as is stated, God has said that
"My thoughts are not your thoughts,
Nor are your ways My ways," says the LORD. "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than Your thoughts." (NIV)
Isaiah 55:8-9
We can not solve what seems to be opposites in the character of God. These are paradoxes, not contradictions. Though in God they seem to us to be conflicting ways, they are actually true. Blessings to you, One eighty.
You're right, my thoughts aren't His thoughts. Yet I would very much like them to be. Whats for sure is, His aren't like mine, thankfully. That would not be good. Of course, the scriptures apply to all of us. I'm sure you, as I, could say much more on these things. I perceive where you are coming from in general and respect you for it. I also perceive you have a bit more insight than most as to where I'm coming from. You've been quite respectful and patient. You are a gifted teacher. I will let this be, as further engagement along these lines would probably not benefit the majority on this site, especially new Christians.
Thank you for your reply. I do believe that God can be hateful about things that are contrary to Him and loving about things that are in alignment with His perfections. I don't see that there is a conflict here in God.
I would note that we see these aspects of personality through a sinful lens, so, as is stated, God has said that
"My thoughts are not your thoughts,
Nor are your ways My ways," says the LORD. "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than Your thoughts." (NIV)
Isaiah 55:8-9
We can not solve what seems to be opposites in the character of God. These are paradoxes, not contradictions. Though in God they seem to us to be conflicting ways, they are actually true. Blessings to you, One eighty.
You're right, my thoughts aren't His thoughts. Yet I would very much like them to be. Whats for sure is, His aren't like mine, thankfully. That would not be good. Of course, the scriptures apply to all of us. I'm sure you, as I, could say much more on these things. I perceive where you are coming from in general and respect you for it. I also perceive you have a bit more insight than most as to where I'm coming from. You've been quite respectful and patient. You are a gifted teacher. I will let this be, as further engagement along these lines would probably not benefit the majority on this site, especially new Christians.
Blessings to you also GiGi
God Is
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