Many would answer this question, "absolutely not." A popular concept of God is a kind grandfather, sitting away on a cloud looking to spoil believers with grace and wealth. This god is a pacifist, he’s always there in a jam and very "low-maintenance" (i.e. he doesn’t ask much from his followers). The idea that he would disapprove of something, let alone "hate" or "abhor" something is out of the question. He’s the god of love, right?

This picture of God may be boldly proclaimed within feel-good gospels but the Bible reveals a different God. One whose character is love but also just and hole (1 John 4:8; 2 Thess. 1:5-10; 1 Pet. 1:13-17). One attribute of God does not cancel another and scripture shows that God abhors all that is antagonistic to His character. Proverbs 6: 16-19 is sufficient to make the point that there are things a loving God can and does hate.

1. The Lord abhors a proud look. God loves humility and hates arrogance.

2. The Lord abhors a lying tongue. God loves truth and hates deception.

3. The Lord abhors hands that shed innocent blood. The 30^th anniversary of Roe vs Wade this past week showed celebrations that lifted up such hands.

4. The Lord abhors hearts that devise wickedness. God hates the efforts to create things such as computer viruses and pornographic materials.

5. The Lord abhors feet swiftly running to do evil. Such are those who look for opportunities to sin and get into mischief.

6. The Lord abhors a false witness. God hates injustice and perjury.

7. The Lord abhors those that sow discord among brethren. Gossips, whisperers and tale-bearers beware.

It is time for a gut-check. We cannot rationalize sinful behavior thinking God is too loving to punish such iniquity. The Love of God was shown in the sacrifice of Jesus that we may obtain forgiveness for such behavior. Yet we must repent and cease such actions, for such things our loving God hates!