Dr. Anita Phillips: Why it's Wrong to "Love the Person, Hate the Sin" | Better Together TV

[@elizabethschilling7178]

I love what Anita said, she took love on a level most Christians wouldn't even think about. Love this! 👏❤

[@BGROBO99]

Think about it a lot and what she's saying is absolutely NOT Biblical. False teacher

[@miram2053]

Prove it​@@BGROBO99

[@robinthompson3770]

What an eye opening discussion! I now have to ask myself what limitations am I putting on my love for others. Also, I love the reminder that Jesus loves all people regardless of their sin as much as he loves me. I need His heart for people!

[@s.crockett5457]

Amen!

[@GeminiTwins2019]

I am totally with you! I know people want to say Got hates sin but...if we are to minister to people, How would they want to get to know God as a loving Father ....when we view people in a Conditional Love way. So this was big....even to love the dirtiest of nasties...like I am flawed and HE loves me UNCONDITIONALLY!

[@Jenw.]

I was definitely on the same page as Christine bc Romans 12:9 literally tells us to hate sin. But I'm glad she mentioned that she was only referring to the ones who immaturely use that phrase as a cover to hate ppl..... so to me the phrase "love the person, but hate the sin" still stands & still will be used

[@MsLuvFilled]

Great scripture, it clarifies the right approach to sin and to people! “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil, cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervour, serving the Lord.” Romans 12: 9 - 11

[@Jenw.]

@@MsLuvFilled yes, yes & yes!

[@lthompson601]

I think they were viewing that statement from different angles.

[@WordsPictures997]

Definitely appreciate Christine Cain's question and example and how it provided opportunity for deeper expounding. I definitely needed that. This is a tough one.

[@Livelife95ify]

Christine Caines pushback did not erase the power of what Dr. Philip said. Matter of fact Christine Cain's question only further empowered what Philip said. The fake shallow popular Christian love the sinner hate the sin is often quoted but very often horribly modeled.. Dr. Anita completely upset the enemy with this conversation because she exposed him in the Church...

[@MyPersonalCoachingClub]

This is Love on another level , Dr Anita. 1 Corinthians 13 for real, for real. Yes!!! 💗

[@cnD64]

This discussion is about loving people well, irregardless of how I feel. Dr Anita isn't condoning any sin, nor is she saying don't hate the sin. It's all about loving, period like Jesus did. ❤

[@uniquelyshellz]

yes, well said, loving people is hard and it's a struggle in itself, but as believers, we need to ask God to give us the capability to love people the way He loves us. and to be aware of how we show love to individual people.

[@juliennesalumu9604]

Amen!!! the best video for me where we have to redefine what is love? BECAUSE if we have decided to be a person on FAITH then we have to love regardless . 🙏🏾

[@MsLuvFilled]

I L-O-V-E the direct, truthful and purposeful discussion here; especially the conviction of Ms. Christine’s heartfelt desire to truly understand the powerful statement made by Ms. Anita. I now understand this is much like the hypocrite’s prayer verses the sinner’s prayer. To love people is to see the brokenness in this fallen world and give them Jesus and his saving grace. If I choose to focus on loving the person, I get to be the person who shares the good news or if I focus on hate I will inevitably block the flow of the life transforming news due to my prejudice or feelings of superiority. Thank you for sharing the truth in such a humbling way.

[@stephaniej.taylor9688]

Yes, this is awesome! Dr. Anita is absolutely right. I would definitely have sympathy on the victim but the predator I would judge. Both need the love of Christ!

[@tarverkim]

It’s uncomfortable to confront sin gently to our fellow believers but it’s necessary, biblical, and the most loving thing we can do. In a culture where truth is so hidden and twisted we need more boldness spoken in love. I understand your point about disgust and this should be self examined. I understand coming from the counseling office from an ethics standpoint, but that doe not equal how we disciple in the church. It’s not the same and I’m worried your message will point to a watered down gospel that does not lead to repentance. In love, your sister in Christ.

[@kebay1]

Agreed. Discipleship is needed in every industry. I agree with Dr. Phillips ..Grace abounds way more than sin ...its actually not scripture passage that says "love the sinner , hate the sin." Ive heard that phrase before..but i believe Dr. Phillips was speaking of setting a climate of love your neighbor as yourself...we are most definitely commanded to hate sin..that is scripture...but we have to be careful that we dont throw away people in the process of hating sin.

[@tarverkim]

@@kebay1 absolutely.

[@adventuresofashleyb]

Amen.

[@danielawilliams5988]

I am concerned too, what happened to the discerning church?

[@tarverkim]

Romans 12:9

[@reginaclaxtonministries]

Yess, Dr. Anita you nailed it! I will never agree with that statement we use. It is impossible to measure love, show it, & genuinely express with that sin focus. Just love, that's it. Walk out love. Serve love. Allow Imago-Dei to experience love when in your presence.

[@dionneaseals]

Hmmm....nothing wrong with loving the person and hating the sin. God does that with us each and every day. If we want to love what He loves and hate what He hates, that's ongoing maturity. That's a part of sanctification and one of the hallmarks and privilege of being a Christian. The issue, I believe, comes when we place their sin over our own and see them as being less redeemed.

[@tarverkim]

Well said.

[@yolandet434]

I disagree. Dr Anita is right when she says "as Humans we are not even great at loving, that achieving Holy Hate is almost impossible" God does it. He is all Powerfull. I do not believe it is available to us.We are flawed. I struggle with loving the person hate the sin because I used it so much to deny forgiveness to people and it has hinder my character and actions sometimes And she is right. If you do not love FULLY, there would be a breach, a loophole were the Devil can infiltrates with disgust, selfrighteousness, etc. So no. I believe it's a all or nothing kind of Love that is commanded to us

[@dionneaseals]

@@yolandet434 God's Power is available to us. And we have access to His Power. Isn't it wonderful that He calls us to love our neighbors and be Holy, because He's Holy? He knows that we're not perfect, nor is He asking us to be. But He's calling us to be Holy and in that Holiness- it goes back to loving what He loves and Hate what He hates. He's also calling Believers to be fruit inspectors. Which includes knowing how to discern things and people who are of Him and those who are not. Yes, I believe He's calling us to love the person and hate the sin. Including our own.

[@danielawilliams5988]

Thank you sis. I am concerned when I hear this rhetoric. For example, the idea of murdering babies in the womb breaks my heart and is disturbing and I am against it. We can love & counsel the sinner BUT the sin/act itself is not good at all. I keep wondering where is the church's discernment?

[@adventuresofashleyb]

@@dionneaseals Well said

[@stellaeston4719]

I loved today's discussion. I've heard that phrase (love the person hate the sin...) so many times and I just let it go by and never questioned it. This discussion was much needed. I know that the sinner (many of them) only feel judgement from those words, not love. If they don't feel love or compassion it will initially be difficult for them to receive ministry. However, Dr. Phillips made a key observation, the person that makes that comment must be mature in the love of God and approaching all situations with the heart of God. Thank you ladies.

[@Jobugz0]

We as christians should judge, but righteously. Here in John 7: 24 Jesus said this: "Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment.” We need to call out sin for what is because is done out of love for that person.

[@labulldog5]

I was on board with most of what was said here, however, the train derailed when Phillips set up this false expectation @2:37, that they should walk away from us saying “I felt only love!” If we are boldly proclaiming the gospel to the world, is this a biblical expectation? (See 2 Cor. 11). NO. That is not at all what I see all throughout the NT, including Jesus himself. We shouldn’t concern ourselves with pleasing man, that is, worrying about getting a positive response from people.

[@miram2053]

Not pleasing man. But to show them the love of Christ by not abusing them. You can tell people the truth in love. The Holy Spirit operating within us shows us how. Its up to us to listen and sadly often we do not surrender to the Holy Spirits call. ​@@labulldog5

[@philmiciakcmyles133]

Wow!!! She SAID THAT- no Barriers 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😘Gods Love has no limitations ❤️✨

[@kreativekyland]

This is an interesting and helpful perspective on this statement. I was thinking the same thing as Christine. How do you act in genuine love while still being heartbroken by the sins that break the heart of God? Everyone brought up great points, thank you for this video.

[@GeminiTwins2019]

You're so right but we are not the ones to judge people but to love on them and mirror God's Love. Just how HE Loves ME!

[@beingbahumi]

A well-rounded discussion in 5min - yal did it again!

[@filisematabogi116]

Im watching this video for the second time, and will do every year. Dr Anita's words stabbed me so badly. Amen..

[@kebay1]

Agreed. Discipleship is needed in every industry. I agree with Dr. Phillips ..Grace abounds way more than sin ...its actually not scripture passage that says "love the sinner , hate the sin." Ive heard that phrase before..but i believe Dr. Phillips was speaking of setting a climate of love your neighbor as yourself...we are most definitely commanded to hate sin..that is scripture...but we have to be careful that we dont throw away people in the process of hating sin.

[@kay22100]

She didn’t communicate like you did. I agree with you but not with her.

[@kebay1]

@@kay22100 yes it did come off a certain way

[@thewholeparenting1738]

This is so incredibly powerful!!!

[@Bizzymcgee]

I completely agree and understand what you’re saying Dr. Phillips. I struggled with this just recently. Praying blessings on our “enemies”, I had to have truth and I had to understand the truth that the Holy Spirit brought to me. I had to learn how to love people even when those people might be hurting me or someone I love. That was hard, but I welcomed the knowledge. Disgust is fleshly. Loving and praying for those who hurt you or hurt people you love, helps break the hate cycle. The Holy Spirit will bring you truth about the situation and that bring understanding and that brings compassion. That is the pause we need to take. Lord, help us to understand that hurt people hurt. Help us to understand that you are the light of the world that shines through us and if we’re not compassionate, then we’re not truly being a conduit for you. I know I’m talking about hurt people, but I think these topics go hand-in-hand.

[@BlissfullyBlooming]

So beautifully & eloquently explained!! ❤️

[@kpv123]

This is Dr Vandoren Kathy's husband. Anita is wrong because she does not understand the biblical concept of judgment. Jesus said to judge not and condemn not. Paul said that the spiritual man judges all things. There is no contradiction. We are not to judge people. We are to judge things. We judge things as right and wrong all the time, every day, and we are supposed to. It's wrong to murder, wrong to steal, wrong to lie. Those are judgments and we are to hate the sin but love The Sinner

[@mrsclayton1819]

That's why it's so important for every Christian to read, study, and seek understanding of the Word of God for themselves.

[@mssassy6129]

When Paul said the spirit judges, i believe he meant to discern. Check the Greek origin. Also your words reflect the spirit immaturity Dr. Anita spoke about. I intuit arrogance, not love, in your words.

[@pualenaisz4403]

Well stated, Dr. V👏🏽

[@mrmusicality994]

@@mssassy6129 She's essentially saying it's okay to condone sin💯 The Bible tells us we need men and women who aren't afraid to call sin by its right name... Letting people live in sin you claim to care about isn't loving at all... We need to speak truth... Yes we need to not be pushy and force people to live as we believe, but we need to tell the truth... God calls us to worship in Spirit and in Truth, you cannot worship God in TRUTH if you brush things under the rug which essentially is condoning sin💯

[@godschildb4thewomb198]

Test the Spirits: 4 Beloved, (A)do not believe every spirit, but (B)test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for (C)many (D)false prophets (E)have gone out into the world. 2 By this you know the Spirit of God: (F)every spirit that confesses that (G)Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, 3 and every spirit (H)that does not confess Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you heard was coming and (I)now is in the world already. 4 Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for (J)he who is in you is greater than (K)he who is in the world. 5 (L)They are from the world; therefore they speak from the world, and (M)the world listens to them. 6 We are from God. (N)Whoever knows God listens to us; whoever is not from God does not listen to us. By this we know (O)the Spirit of truth and (P)the spirit of error. I started going to church @ 2 year's of age so for almost 33 year's at the same church yet a lot I'm just now learning I just started learning to test the spirits to see if they are from God meaning see if what they say lines up with God and unfortunately a lot of spirit's are not of God

[@MsClark-zf5yr]

“Ruthlessly examine every other feeling that competes with Love.” My goodness. That’s a word all by itself. I could have stopped the video right there just to let that sink in today. Glad I didn’t.

[@ruth.dejean]

Amen! We hate the sin in others because we hate the sin in ourselves. So the best way to love others is to ask God to help you love yourself first through HIS eyes. That's the Healing process. Once we truly experience the Love of God and allow Him to Heal us (aka Healing the pain in us, caused by sin, and which makes us hate ourselves sometimes), only then will it automatically help us love others. Domino effect.

[@nadineneza5732]

Thanx Dr Anita, I love u already 🥰 Thanx to say that may God bless you

[@JustAThought155]

This is a message I must own. I have very negative emotional reactions to people I encounter on the streets in my city. My goal must be to do just like she suggested, “Pause,” and ask the Lord what is causing this reaction in me. I guarantee I feel threatened by the person. I am then rejecting them rather than rejecting my negative reaction. Lord, complete in me what you are starting so I can truly leave a fragrance of your love with all you direct me to pass, every day.

[@dr.deniseedmonds6547]

Powerful teaching Dr. Anita !! Thank you for giving clarity to something so many people struggle with . Often the situation may not be as egregious but the requirement still stands. IMO after re-election even saying hate the sin love the person becomes unnecessary. It’s a judgment when you need to say the phrase at all. Love is the answer .

[@loridean177]

We should "love the person and hate the sin" and a part of love is expressing your concern for their sin state. Holy Scriptures says "Speak the truth in love" ( EPH 4:15) and for me this means talking with others about their sin state and showing them in Scripture what Elohim says about their sin. I agree we should not make the person feel like they are being attacked but they should walk away uplifted in love. They should feel like the person cared enough to "rescue them from a burning building."

[@DamaraCarter5540]

Yes I love this I even thought about the scripture In Jude 1:22-23 And have mercy on those who doubt; save others by snatching them out of the fire; to others show mercy with fear, hating even the garment* stained by the flesh.

[@yvettehenry9085]

Thank you for the explanation surrounding loving us where sin is present!🙏🏾

[@NjeriJ]

So true and so good......God is love

[@Liliana203]

Dr Anita

[@fredajohnson506]

Dr Anita has very good points I never looked at it that way because we have see through eyes of Christ thanks for this episode

[@melliemel32]

I agree with a commenter who said there is nothing wrong with loving the person and hating the sin. As she said, that is what God does with us. He loves us so much, He sent us JESUS and extends us mercy, but STILL calls us to repentance. The Bible makes it clear that God hates sin, so should we. I do agree with what Dr. Anita said about the disgust feeling...the Lord has had to deal with me about that many times. We should pray that the Lord give us compassion for sinners, so we can express God’s love WITH love. Yes! However, that feeling of disgust we need the Lord to help us with has nothing to do with hating the sin. We are supposed to hate sin. That’s part of what helps us desire to turn AWAY. Sin should disgust us, but it’s learning to understand that we are fighting principalities and not people that will help. GOD bless! 🙏🏽♥️✝️

[@elizabethdanner3681]

Amen! It can be hard to separate the person from the sin. We are just flesh and our loving can be flawed

[@kassandrav504]

OMGEE! THIS WAS SOOOOOO GOOD! THIS NEEDS TO BE PREACHED DAILY ON REPEAT

[@glenda7846]

Dr. Anita, that’s a really profound way of thinking and a different perspective that allows true compassion . I believe that compassion is first for ourselves and then for others.

[@lethi82]

Very awesome Dr. Phillip's! Thank you!!

[@philipmartinez2136]

Seeing the where from but alongside for finding out the love hidden in us by sin it dug itself inward for hope to love and be loved ..again

[@rj-qv6xn]

Excellent I totally agree with you.💯😄

[@debbiejohnson5207]

What a timely discussion today, I admit I am struggling with the sin that changes the ones I love, how do you continue to love and not lecture....wow....

[@bebetter4912]

I'm struggling with this message, won't bad company corrupt good manners ?

[@sheliaroberson3799]

This is good. Dr . Anita made me want to back up and listen again. This is deep but that is the Love that changes people. 🤔

[@tissaspeight3212]

Wow...this is truth! Human love is so flawed, but Christ's Love is so perfect. We also have to remember that we're saved but not perfect, and we fall short consistently, but God loves us when we sin, fall short and even when we just get rebellious. Before asking for mansions, Mercedes and marriages, we need to pray and ask the Holy Spirit to teach us how to love all people... the good, the bad, the lost, etc.

[@melliemel32]

Yes to all that, but God still hated sin & requires us to turn away from it...

[@thiabrabson2533]

Excellent content❣‼️

[@grafxgrl8030]

The spiritually immature - thank you. It’s good to see myself in perspective.

[@abigailmoodley2309]

Ignorance of God's Word will lead you to agree with Dr. Anita's beliefs , I agree with Mrs Caine because what she is saying is biblical, shes not just talking something from the top of her head. Please let's stick to God's Word and not to our own thinking. Love the sinner but hate the sin as God does .

[@jennifermujeni5048]

You truly bless my heart ladies, may God bless you.

[@adejahmichelle]

Help us Dr Anita !!!! You’re helping me! Thank you so much!!!❤️❤️😍😭

[@therealcoachross]

You should always hate the sin period!! What this so called Dr. Anita is talking is heresy!! She sounds intelligent, but She’s wrong on so many levels!!

[@sandriyah10]

I agree!

[@labulldog5]

The tricky part about her is separating the truth from the half-truths. That’s what makes her especially harmful- many people will be suckered in by her good-sounding “solutions,” but in reality it is erroneous. God hates sin, and we are told to hate that which is evil.

[@Livelife95ify]

@@labulldog5 No your statement is False and dishonest.. you don't get to attack people just because they're not Christians you have to show them love no matter what lifestyle they're coming from. That's all she was saying and for you to miss quote and misinterpret what she's saying speaks volumes about your character

[@labulldog5]

@@Livelife95ify Often, the lie of these false teachers is found in what they DON’T say. That’s why what she says at 2:40 mark is totally false; Jesus told us that if the world hates you, remember that it hated me first. Men love the darkness rather than the light, because their deeds were evil. We should not expect people to respond with “wow, I only feel love from this person” - read the book of Acts.

[@danielrichardson7460]

@1:15 so true!! thanks for saying the truth!

[@lorettastubbs7865]

Another great discussion. What a blessing🙏🙏🙏💝

[@KosilaT]

Love it, thank you Lord Jesus.🙏

[@RenewalCreations]

What does the word say? There are things that the Lord hates and detests. Yet we know he is holy and loving. I agree with Christine Caine.

[@ccroberts2640]

I love this! Just had a conversation with someone months ago...as she believes in kinda like the concept of karma...meaning those that did wrong with end up in destruction and never be redeemed so to say. And I had to stop her and say but that not how the love of God. Right now there may be a person that did the most horrible crime...he/she is hated and justifiably so...but what happens when that person go on their knees and ask God to change them ...what do you think God's reponse is...to keep judging them for all they have done...no! In an instant he loves ons them and set that on a path of redemption. Where does it leaves our feelings...do we then say but what he has done does not take away that he needs to eliminated as such... The facts remain that on the cross Jesus died a cruel death for exactly this person for all they have done Jesus had to die.....and knowing that that Jesus's blood had to flow for that person shows us the LOVE of God. At the pinicle of our core believes as believers, this is the key we ought to always remember is to love others....no ifs or buts ... And the famous question we use to ask yourself back in the day WWJD is most relevant when dealing with people....man Jesus died for them full stop.

[@samkebuthelezi7999]

Wow! This is powerful and eye opening.

[@BelieverFirstwithSharonJoy]

Forgiving my drug addicted dad helped me to access this holy love.

[@iyanttahowellmd]

Greaaaaat discussion and perspectives!!🌟

[@labulldog5]

Anita Phillips (@2:23) “I need us to focus on loving really well, and let that person walk away from you feeling ‘wow, I only felt love from them.’” Apostle Paul, “I wouldn’t count on it.” (2 Cor. 11:23-27)

[@RachelSemeson]

Asking God for His love to transcend our limit of loving a person.... that’s where we find the fullness of sharing God’s love.

[@simplykiva6567]

I can see where I would be angry, but hate, I literally have to disappear that person off the love scale, so I agree with Anita, it is sooooo hard, but the work is worth it and I also agree with what holly was saying as well. Wow.

[@beechannel27]

This was impactful!❤

[@patriciawhite5346]

do you have books out?

[@haunanikalama]

Sooooooo good!

[@amandagraceN]

"A lifestyle they don't approve of as a Christian..." vs “To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech." Proverbs 8:13, or "But as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:15-16. Where in the Bible does it say that love is without truth or without calling out truth? The most loving thing you can do is what Christ did, call them out of their sin and to truth of God's holiness. Obivously there is a way to do this in relationship and kindness and mercy as Christ did, but don't cheapen God's gift by saying "someday they may figure out 'oh that person was a christian.'"

[@slcollazo.2911]

While I think there needs to be a balance in all that was shared, Scriptures tells us otherwise... 1 Corinthians 5:11-13 |New Living Translation 11 I meant that you are not to associate with anyone who claims to be a believer[a] yet indulges in sexual sin, or is greedy, or worships idols, or is abusive, or is a drunkard, or cheats people. Don’t even eat with such people. 12 It isn’t my responsibility to judge outsiders, but it certainly is your responsibility to judge those inside the church who are sinning. 13 God will judge those on the outside; but as the Scriptures say, “You must remove the evil person from among you.”[b]

[@mssassy6129]

Question. Were you evil before you joined the church? What if you were put out. Would you still love Jesus? Want to know Him?

[@pualenaisz4403]

Thank you Sandra for backing everything said in scripture. The Great Deception has already begun!

[@joshuagoshton2513]

This was Very interesting for all humanity I have a ways to Go but thanks for enlightening Us all Good word

[@Luxfully]

It’s so hard but I get it plus all sin is equal in God’s eyes.

[@Webbgurl2000]

Yes. The consequences however differ greatly.

[@lianet777]

That’s why we gotta repent of every sin and not for some

[@yolandet434]

Actually No, not all sins are equals in the eyes of the Lord. Especially "hating your Brother" , because it's linked to the third and one of the most important commandment "Love your neighbour as you love yourself". That is why Dr. Anita is rigth. As Christians, we owe to do better. Because we know and we've been exposed to The Best behaviour (Jesus). We honestly cannot blame non believers as they don't know. They litteraly are not "in Christ" As Romans 3:23 says "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" at one point in our life... I just wished I really knew, like effectively knew, how to stop feeling so self righteous and needing of being right and prove it sometimes 😔 Like... ok, the flatmates are noisy and selfish. But how can you not be petty and hinder your character because of that? I genuinely don't know

[@princessbagley]

I Love Dr. Anita!! Thank you!!

[@dawndavis9491]

All I say is 5 words, POWERFUL, OUCH, HELP ME JESUS!!

[@JacklinTerry-Lathan]

Amen! Amen! Amen! Ooh, I receive this in Jesus name!

[@Dijah0202]

This is so true!

[@leslieandlevarwilliams402]

Oooo...so good Dr. Anita!

[@AnaG-uo4zl]

The phrase "love the sinner, hate the sin" is not explicitly found in the Bible, but the concept is rooted in biblical principles. As Christians, we are called to love others as ourselves (Matthew 22:39) and to forgive as we have been forgiven (Colossians 3:13). However, we are also called to recognize and confront sin (Matthew 18:15-17), while showing compassion and offering redemption (Galatians 6:1). Therefore, while we should not condone or celebrate sin, we should approach sinners with love and seek their restoration rather than condemnation.

[@tbassey1008]

Yes, I enjoyed.

[@Focusandseek]

Great episode

[@KitKat2024-w9k]

Love this.

[@eleanorayanamorgan5453]

I am a pastor and former social worker. Many of my clients and some of my parishioners had lifestyles that were sinful and even unspeakable. I could sit with them in love for them as well as their victims who were children.. It wasn't my personal experience. When it's personal, for me anyway, that's when I need the love of Jesus to help me forgive. That's when I need the Super power of Jesus Christ to help me to confront through love, forgive through love and be healed by the love of Jesus Christ.

[@kay22100]

Cece said “You doooo??” At 1:16 😂🥴 Anita is trippin and I’m glad Christine gave her some pushback. The Bible is clear that we should hate the sin. I bet she’d hate the sin if somebody murdered her child or husband!! She’d hate the sin of murder then!! I think I see what she’s trying to say. You approach people from a place of humility and love no matter what they’ve done but it’s almost like she’s saying “loving a person”’ is ignoring sin. Statements like hers makes me wonder if she studies the Bible fully or if she just goes to scriptures about love. Love AND hate is in scripture. How could any believer have a problem with the term “hate the sin” which is what we are called to hate and repent of? Yikes.

[@DamaraCarter5540]

Totally agree

[@Livelife95ify]

Dr Anita was talking about attitude. You are trivializing and simplifying what she said in a way that goes Way beyond what you're saying. A lot of believers do not have the capacity to focus on loving the person and hating what they do. When it comes to souls you should focus on loving people and you can still stand on the truth without focusing on hating their sin. I can stand on the truth of God's word speaking to a drug dealer without making my focus hating selling drugs I don't have to focus on hating sin that's not required to minister to somebody. I can disagree with sin I can denounce sin I don't have to focus on hating sin.

[@danielawilliams5988]

She has a mixture of truth and flesh/lies which is not good. There is such a thing as righteous indignation and speaking out against sin. -But we must operate from God's spirit & love. Because God loves he also disciplines us. He is a good father and we can love all day long but sin itself ..like murdering the unborn..should repulse us. And she is blurring the lines although she *backtracked* well.

[@kpt3462]

Love covers a multitude of sin. I understand that but does it mean you keep relationship and communication with someone who keeps hurting you and is indeferent about it? Is pausing a relationship for a bit to tend to your wellbeing unforgiveness or being unloving?

[@mrsclayton1819]

I don't think so. It's called healthy boundaries. Be encouraged.

[@kebay1]

Seek peace and pursue it! (Psalms) you can definitely

[@vivimedina5925]

4:40 There is NO LIMIT to where the BLOOD OF JESUS CAN FLOW There is NO BARRICADE to his FORGIVENESS There is NO BARRICADE to his REDEMPTION 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 POWERFUL 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@perfectionista492]

1:27 - 1:32 You go, girl!!!

[@MrMaagoo02]

"You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father's desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies." John 8:44. When Jesus tells the Pharisees, that they are of the devil, judging them, based on their fruits, how is this an expression of love towards the person? Jesus had the ability to look at a person's heart, and although we can't see their heart, he told us, that we will know them by their fruits. We need to be wise as serpents, because the devil roams about in many forms, seeking to destroy the naïve, and gullible Christians..

[@MaddieMagdalene]

YES YES YES. Thank you!

[@alicealice4426]

The title is so deceiving..

[@_humblekay7075]

We should hate the sin and love the person. Sin is evil. No one is perfect so we ALL fall short of God’s glory. If God hates sin, us being His children, we should also hate sin (God still loves us even though we fall short of His glory every day. God sent Jesus to die for our sins). I think the problem is those who say that they love people and their actions show different. Jesus sat with sinners, He didn’t sin. Never think highly of yourself than you ought to because there’s not one human being perfect on this earth. I’m a Christian and I could never be perfect, neither can any of us. When you say not to hate the sin it kind of makes it seem like we are conforming to the world. I love people even people that have different beliefs. Therefore I treat people kind because “for God so loved the WORLD that He gave His only begotten son.” People know we are Christian by how we love. I love homosexual people, will have a conversation with them, love them, be kind. Will go out to dinner. To a movie. Socialize together, but I’m not going to a gay parade because that would mean I’m not standing for what I believe in. I love alcoholics, but I’m not about to encourage you to get intoxicated, nor am I buying them beer. Separate the people from the sin. Love people even if you don’t agree with their lifestyle, but still stand true to your beliefs. God honors that.

[@karensaunders485]

This was good!!!

[@angiesb8698]

Awesome topic ladies, thank you for sharing and being real about it.

[@KenyaDenise1]

this was sooo good!

[@KristianCheyenne413]

That’s sooooo good! Whew!

[@twyla106]

That's right. Check yourself. Not judge

[@wiser0185]

Dr. Anita I disagree cause u can love the person but not the wrong they are doing and help them change in the love u have for them.

[@RenewalCreations]

Do you love your children when they disobey you or they get involved the wrong crowds and fall into drugs or jail. Yes! Like the prodigal son. But it does not mean you love or approve or tolerate what they are doing. Sometimes love means sometimes you call someone out on something. Sometimes you cover an offense because of love (grace, mercy)...undeserved. Other times, "tough love" might let the toddler burn his hand to realize not to touch the stove.

[@roots4140]

This is the Grown-folk level. Most Christians are not ready for this level. They spend more time and energy focused on sin than they do on God.

[@cheryl5667]

This is actual ministry. Peer-to-peer counselling in Jesus' name, meaning love.

[@jalarise8495]

The title of this is quite confusing and disturbing. We are to hate what God hates and God hates SIN. How in the world can a hatred for SIN be coming from the flesh??? In the flesh dwellweth no good thing, so I would think that my flesh wouldn't be disgusted by someone's sinful lifestyle. The Holy Spirit in me is disgusted, not my flesh. I would still not treat a sinner (or saint who falls in sin) any differently, but I cannot ignore the fact that they have sinned. We all have, and it must be dealt with. We don't judge the sinner as a person, we judge the SIN ONLY. So yes, we are to hate the sin and love the sinner. She said "Achieving "holy hate" is almost impossible??" Well of course it is... WITHOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT. Only by the spirit of God can we truly love what He loves and hate what He hates. It cannot be done thru human strength and willpower bc we'll fail everytime. Most certainly as Christians, true believers as I like to say, we are to be filled with the Holy Spirit to help us live and love like Christ. So yes, it IS possible to have a "holy hate" thru God's power. 💯

[@yayapeeps]

I've always said things would be much different if we learned to love not just the victims, but also the prepertraitor and show them that Christ loves them too. I remember being at work one day and I got an email asking for prayer for a two year old who was sexually assaulted, she was in the hospital. I felt so much anger, and said to God why didn't you just take him out when he was doing this to this child? Then this thought came to my mind "my grace is sufficient even for him" Christ's blood can cover his sins too. Only by the power of the Holy Spirit can we love this way.

[@kmwilkerson04]

I would like to say I understand where she is coming from....I wonder if the word "sad" instead of hate would feel more comfortable? Not to sound condescending however, I have people I love very much that do things I know are going to end up badly (although God could prove me wrong any day!), and I don't have the emotion strongly enough to call them "hateful" feelings but I do feel sad knowing it's going to hurt individuals that are involved, and that makes me sad. Thoughts???

[@roots4140]

Pray.

[@krystlew.3758]

Whew!!! This just blessed my whole soul