The following is a list of things the new man loves and hates:-
He loves (Old Testament) 18 things.
The Lord’s name, Psalms 5:11
The Lord, Psalms 18:1, &c., &c.
The habitation of the Lord’s house and the tabernacle of his honor, Psalms 26:8
The Lord’s salvation, Psalms 11:16, &c.
The Lord’s commandments, Psalms 119:47
The Lord’s law, Psalms 119:97
The Lord’s testimonies, Psalms 119:119
The Lord’s word, Psalms 119:140
The Lord’s precepts, Psalms 119:159
Jerusalem, Psalms 122:6
Wisdom, Proverbs 8:17
Instruction and Knowledge, Proverbs 12:1
Power of the tongue, Proverbs 18:21
His own soul, Proverbs 19:8
Pureness of heart, Proverbs 22:11
Him that rebuketh him, Proverbs 9:8
The king, Sol. 1:3, 4
He hates (Old Testament) 10 things.
Evil, Proverbs 8:13
The work of them that turn aside, Psalms 101:3
Every false way, Psalms 119:104
Vain thoughts, Psalms 119:113
Lying, Psalms 119:163
Them that hate the Lord, Psalms 139:21
The congregation of evil doers, Psalms 26:5
Suretyship, Proverbs 11:15
Gifts, Proverbs 15:27
Covetousness, Proverbs 28:16
He loves (New Testament) 7 things.
Christ, John 14:23, &c.
The neighbor, Romans 13:8, 9
God, 2 Thessalonians 3:5, &c.
The Lord’s appearing, 2 Timothy 4:8
The brethren, 1 Peter 1:22, &c.
Life, 1 Peter 3:10
The nation of Israel, Luke 7:5
He hates (New Testament)
Father, Mother, Wife, Children, Brethren, Sisters, when he has to choose between those and Christ
His own life, Luke 14:26
Sin, Romans 7:15
The deeds of the Nicolaitanes, Revelation 2:6
Garments spotted by the flesh, Jude 23
Many more passages might be added to these lists, were those included which are commands of God as to love and hatred. Perhaps some who have been interested in the subject will look out such passages. For where the command is given, the answering love and hatred will assuredly be found in the new man, who is “renewed in knowledge after the image of Him who created him.” Seven objects of love are thus commanded in the Old Testament, and more are added in the New Testament. The lists would thus be rendered more complete, both as regards love and hatred. May the Lord bring home to each heart before whom this subject is brought, the depth and reality of the wonderful work of redemption, by means of which a change so complete and so radical is effected in every believer in Jesus.
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(Concluded from page 134).