"Hate what is bad, and love what is good." ???

[Bible Speaks]

"Hate what is bad, and love what is good." — (Amos 5:15)

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Those who live up to God’s standards and walk in the divine name are said to fear God’s name. That is not negative or bad. Jehovah assures such ones: “To you who are in fear of my name the sun of righteousness will certainly shine forth, with healing in its wings; and you will actually go forth and paw the ground like fattened calves.” (Malachi 4:2) In the fulfillment of this prophecy, “the sun of righteousness” is Jesus Christ. (Revelation 1:16) 

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He shines forth now with spiritual healing and, in time, will shine forth with physical healing for mankind. The joy of the healed ones is likened to that of fattened calves that “go forth and paw the ground,” excited and delighted to be free. Have you not already experienced a large measure of such liberation?—John 8:32.

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In what ways do you benefit from adhering to Jehovah’s standards?

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Another way that you can benefit from adhering to God’s standards is in improved relations with fellow humans. Habakkuk declared five woes—against those who coveted, those who went after dishonest gain, those who shed blood, those who schemed to commit sexual wrongs, and those who worshipped idols. (Habakkuk 2:6-19) The fact that Jehovah declared these woes shows clearly that he has set standards as to how we should live our life. But note this point: Four of the wrongs mentioned have to do with how we treat our fellow man. If we cultivate God’s view, we will not harm our neighbors. Thus, our relationship with most of them should improve.

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HOW CAN THE FOLLOWING HELP YOU TO OBSERVE GOD’S STANDARDS?

• Hating bad—Amos 5:15.
• Having God’s Word in your treasure store—Jonah 2:4-9.
• Cultivating fear of Jehovah—Haggai 1:12-14.

 

https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1102006149?q=amos+5%3A15&p=par