Thou shall not hate?

"You shall not kill" (Exodus 20:13).

The world looks at the Sixth Commandment and proclaims itself "not guilty." However, God requires truth in the inward parts (Psalm 51:6). In other words, He sees the thought-life—the intent, the innermost motive of every human being. If civil law can prove that you are planning to assassinate the President, you can be prosecuted and severely punished. That law, however, is limited in its search for evidence—it can't see what a man thinks. Not so with the all-seeing eye of our Creator. His Law searches the heart, and He sees "evil thoughts." To even think hatred is to transgress the Sixth Commandment.
Jesus said, "You have heard that it was said by them of old time, You shall not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: But I say to you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment" (Matthew 5:21,22). The Bible further adds that if we hate someone, we are murderers (1 John 3:15). There are many who would like to kill, but refrain because of fear of punishment. God counts them guilty of murder.

As we go though the Ten Commandments, I ask each of us to search our hearts and honestly answer if you are keeping them.  You must know that transgression of any of these will result in a judgement of eternal damnation.  You must repent from these sins and ask for God's forgiveness and put your trust and faith in Him alone. It is then that you will be given everlasting life in the kingdom of God.