"Then you will remember your evil ways and wicked deeds, and you will loathe yourselves for your sins and detestable practices."
Ezekiel 36:31.
Should Christians hate themselves? My guess is that most evangelicals would say no; we should hate our sins, but love ourselves (in a "Hate the sin, love the sinner" kind of way), because Christ loves us. But it strikes me that the Bible teaches that, in certain circumstances, it is right to hate ourselves. The verse above does not say that the people of God will loathe their sins, but loathe themselves because of their sins. When we consider our sinfulness, and specific sins, it seems biblical to hate ourselves.
But how can this be, if God Himself doesn't hate us? I'd be interested to hear any suggestions.
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And how come we are to 'hate the world' (let alone father, mother etc.) When 'God so loved the world'?
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