S – Whoever hates disguises himself with his lips and harbors deceit in his heart; ²⁵  when he speaks graciously, believe him not, for there are seven abominations in his heart; 

Proverbs 26:24–25 ESV

O – There are people who hate others and will deceive them by flattery which doesn’t reveal their hearts.

A – One of the notes mentioned that hate is personal.  There are people who judge, critique and speak negatively of others in a personal way.  They can say nice things on the outside but the attitude of their heart is an abomination because they don’t forgive and value the other.  We need to examine our own hearts with those who challenge us.  We need to hate the sin and love the person…even when it is difficult.

R – Heaven Father, you are Lord of all of us.  There are people who are difficult in our lives.  Empower us to love them and hate the sin in their lives.  We want to discern what you are doing in the natural and spiritual realm.