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Podcast: West End UMC Podcast Audio Podcast
Episode: Hate Who?
Description: The scripture for today is a section of Luke wherein Jesus tells a crowd of people what they must give up if they are to be his disciples. It is a difficult passage because Jesus is very clear, saying one must hate one’s parents, spouse, children, siblings, and give up everything. But does this give people permission to abuse others in pursuit of Jesus? Erin gives an example of a person well admired for his devotion to God, but whose home life, as a result, was a wreck. Erin reminds us that Jesus also told his followers to love ot...