The Bible teaches that hatred and dislike towards others is incompatible with a genuine love for God. As 1 John 4:20 and 1 John 2:11 emphasize, those who claim to love God but harbor dislike or hatred towards their brothers and sisters are deceived. Proverbs 8:13 and Proverbs 10:12 also highlight the importance of rejecting hatred and embracing love, which covers all transgressions. Furthermore, 1 John 2:9 warns that those who claim to be in the light but dislike their brothers are actually still in darkness, underscoring the need for believers to walk in love and kindness towards all.
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If anyone says, “I love God,” but hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen.
But whoever hates his brother is in the darkness and walks in the darkness. He does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes.
To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.
If anyone claims to be in the light but hates his brother, he is still in the darkness.
You must not harbor hatred against your brother in your heart. Directly rebuke your neighbor, so that you will not incur guilt on account of him.