Those Who Love Violence

“The Lord examines the righteous, but he hates the wicked and those who love violence.”
- Psalms 11:5
 
Video games can be helpful, they can help promote learning. There are some computer games that help people learn typing skills, creativity, and even problem solving. However, there have been some controversial video games such as Mortal Kombat, Death Race, Grand Theft Auto. When these games came out many parents fought against these games since they promoted violence. Some parents believed that these games would influence their children to become violent. This was not always the case however, there are some people who love violent games and are not violent towards others.

When we love violence and hurting others, we are not thinking of others in the image that they are created. Everyone is made with inherent worth no matter how different they are from us. We may believe stealing is not against a person’s worth, but we are taking away from their livelihood. We are to think of others and what good we can do towards others. The Lord examines our hearts and can change us If we have a violent behavior tendency, we can learn to use healthy ways to express our anger such as take deep breaths and calmly talk about the situation. We can budget to save money for the items we desire instead of stealing.

If you have been violent in the past God hates that you have been violent and turned away from him. God loves you and wants to see that you do God in your life and work towards building a better community.
 
Heavenly Father, I have lived a path of violence and stealing for some time. God help me to change my ways and see everyone as you see them as children who are loved by their father.
 
Praying for you,
Stacy Watkins