Mountain Top Life Daily Devotional 15 April 2025 By Dr. D.K Olukoya — The Dangers Of Hatred
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TOPIC: The Dangers Of Hatred (Mountain Of Fire and Miracle Ministries, MFM Devotional 15 April 2025)
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Joshua 11:1-12:24, Psalm 84:1-12, Luke 17:11-37, Proverbs 13:5-6
FIRE SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 26:24-26 (KJV)
24 He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;
25 When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.
26 Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.
MEMORY VERSE: “Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.” – 1 John 3:15 (KJV)
MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES:
Eschew hatred and embrace love.
PRAISE AND WORSHIP:
Take praise and worship songs as led by the Holy Spirit.
PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY:
The blood of Jesus shall wash away every trace of hatred in your heart, in the name of Jesus.
MFM Devotional For Today 2025 MESSAGE:
Hatred has devastating consequences. Let us consider some of them to gain more understanding.
1. Hatred leads to destruction: Proverbs 10:12 says, “Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.” Hatred acts as a catalyst for discord, tearing apart relationships, communities, and nations. When we allow hatred to spread within us, it consumes our thoughts and actions and leads us to destruction and despair.
Also read: MFM Devotional 14 April 2025 – Say No To Hatred
2. Hatred breeds darkness: In 1 John 2:9, the Bible states clearly that anyone who claims to be in the light but hates a brother or sister is still in darkness. Hatred blinds us to the truth, keeps us in darkness, and distances us from the light of God’s love.
When we harbour hatred, we separate ourselves from God and His presence. We know that God’s absence is spiritual darkness. So, hatred can plunge you into darkness.
3. Hatred harms the hater: Jesus Himself teaches us in Matthew 5:44 to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us. By harbouring hatred in our hearts, we not only harm those whom we hate but also inflict wounds upon ourselves. Hatred poisons our minds with bitterness and resentment and robs us of inner peace and joy.
4. Hatred contradicts God’s commandment: In Mark 12:30-31, Jesus affirms the greatest commandment, saying, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind… Love your neighbour as yourself.” Hatred directly contradicts this basic commandment, undermining the very essence of our faith. When we choose to hate, we turn away from God’s perfect love and walk in the sin of disobedience.
Dearly beloved, we must ensure that we uproot hatred from our hearts and embrace the transformative power of love, following the example of Christ who loved us unconditionally, even unto death.
PRAYER POINTS:
MORNING
- O Lord, make my life a testament to the redeeming power of Your love, in the name of Jesus.
- O Lord, bless me and make my life a beacon of hope to the hopeless, in the name of Jesus.
- O Lord, make my life to count in Christendom, in the name of Jesus.
EVENING
- O Lord, let my life glorify Your name anywhere I am, in the name of Jesus.
- Blood of Jesus, dig into my root and make me whole, in the name of Jesus.
- Dark powers of corrupt and envious people over my life, die, in the name of Jesus.
- Powers hunting my life, you are liars, die, in the name of Jesus.
MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE is a daily devotional by Dr. D.K Olukoya (General Overseer, Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries, Worldwide)
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