Clever Free Methodist

The basic definition of the word “disgusted” is “feeling or expressing revulsion or strong disapproval.” There are many things that we might find disgusting, such as a foul odor, spoiled food, and foul language heard in music, television or in public. We each have our own list of things that ignite our “strong disapproval” and disgust.   Yes, the Bible has something to say about being disgusted. Romans 12:9 , “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.” At first glance, you may be curious as to how this verse is even related to being “disgusted.” Let’s look!   The word “hate” in this passage is the Greek word “ ἀποστυγέω ” which is a verb that means “ abhore ” or “to utterly detest.” The word “abhore” means “to regard with disgust and hatred.” There is your word “disgust” as it is showing us in Romans 12:9, that we are to find “disgust with” or to “passionately detest” all forms and appearances of evil .   There are seven things that God finds to b...