By Larry Shawn Cagle

Hate is one emotion that blinds all those trying to see the truth. Hate keeps hearts and minds closed to new possibilities, changes by others and any individual’s personal appeal. Hate keeps one’s anger focused on the individual who we may truly love or care for, and it can keep one’s focus off of the action or deed that may have started or fueled the hate. It can stop someone from forgiving and another from showing regret or apologizing. Hate always seperates, never unifies and always increases any form of isolation. Hate only serves what is negative or wrong and consistently acts against anything good and positive. It is amazing how hate can manipulate, direct or control so many actions and lives of those individuals who are good and decent. It is easy to understand why hate is one of the sins that leads to the second death since it’s creator is Satan. Remember, HATE is truly a four-letter word.