Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 there's a time to be born and a time to die
A time to plant and a time to uproot
A time to kill and a time to heal
A time to tear down and a time to build
A time to weep and a time to laugh
A time to mourn and a time to dance
A time to scatter and a time to gather them
A time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing
A time to search and a time to give up
A time to keep and a time to throw away
A time to tear and a time to mend
A time to be silent and a time to speak
A time to love and a time to hate
A time for war and a time for peace
Verses 1-8 speak of an appointed time for everything but understand what these verses mean. The 6th commandment says, "Thou shall not kill" then why does the Scripture say a time to kill? It is a sin to kill premeditated, but it is not a sin to kill to protect yourself, your family, and our Country. We also know God is love; so why does the Scripture say "a time to hate"; the Verse in Revelation 2:6 explains," but this thou hast, that thou hate the deed of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate. It is alright to hate a person's acts or lifestyle but not the person; the more we study the Word, the better understanding we receive. Hate is a feeling that can be godly and sinful; it all depends on what and why we hate. We should not hate people for things they have no control over, like how they look or their skin color; this is a sin.
Lord, let us not kill unless they're trying to harm us, our families, or our Country. Father, teach us not to hate people because of the color of their skin. Lord, give us a better understanding of Your Word and teach us how to implement Your Word in our lives. Father, we thank You for Your mercy, grace, and favor; and we ask for forgiveness of our past, present, and future sins. Father, thank You for life, health, and strength, and continue to guide and keep us in Your will. Lord, keep Your hedge of protection around us, our family, and friends, and help us love our enemies; in Jesus' name, Amen.
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