The only thing I hate
Is hate itself, Lord,
So I take my example
From your Son,
Who, though he suffered,
Never hated others,
But spoke the truth in love
To everyone.
References
You have heard the law that say, ‘Love your neighbour’ and hate your enemy. But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! (Matthew 5:43-4; NLT).
Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing” (Luke 23:34; NIV).
Speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ (Ephesians 4:15; NLT).