God Hates It: What Proverbs 6:16-19 Reveals About God’s Heart for Our Generation
We are told “God is love” while conveniently forgetting that the same God is also holy and just, we need to hear the full counsel of Scripture. Proverbs 6:16-19 pulls no punches. It lists seven things the Lord hates— seven abominations that are detestable in His sight. This is not Old Testament harshness; this is the unchanging character of the God we serve. Here is the passage again, straight from the Word: “There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies, and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.” (Proverbs 6:16-19, NIV) If you are a conservative Christian who still believes the Bible is the inerrant, authoritative Word of God, these verses are not optional reading. They are a divine w...