@Dan Perez,
@messianist
@Clare73,
@jamiec
@Paul4JC,
@Peter J Barban
@Oscarr,
@Guojing
@honey badger
Hello there,
I believe that every word in Scripture, in it's original languages, has it's place, and is important in it's own right: and even if we are not able to read koine Greek or the Hebrew language, we have the means, by the use of Greek and Hebrew interlinear Bibles, to see the original wording, and by means of a concordance see how the Holy Spirit uses them elsewhere in Scripture.
The words in question in this thread, of 'love' and 'hate,' have caused us to stop, consider and question: and I believe that the Holy Spirit used words, and figures of speech for this purpose, to make us stop, consider and question. To take us further, and broaden our understanding. So that is why I believe it is necessary for such words to remain undisturbed.
Forgive me if I have not replied to any responses made to me, but sometimes I think it is best to let the thoughts we have expressed remain as they are, unquestioned and unremarked. For others can read them, and reach their own conclusions, in the light of God's word. For IT alone must be the Arbiter in regard to all of these questions, I believe.
Thank you
In Christ Jesus
Chris
