My First "Hater"

Couldn't go to bed tonight without getting this off my mind. I found out tonight about my first "hater." What's a 'hater'? Someone who really doesn't like you, what you do or what you stand for so much that they spew hate to anyone close enough to listen.

It goes like this. One of the guys from my small group just got a job at a place and happens to have someone who's been to Discovery (twice maybe) there who works for him. When the guy introduced himself apparently, he made himself out to be some "super Christian" who's had about 100 people come to Christ through his "ministry." I say "ministry" because I don't know what it is - but I do think it's cool that 100 people are following Christ so props for that. Anyhow, when he asked my friend where he goes to church and he said Discovery that apparently signaled open season. He started going off about how loud the music was and how bad I am and what a jerk I am. Sounds like he made comments for the whole first week they worked together until my friend told him he better quit.

Funny thing is, this guy never said one word to me. No email, phone call, letter, conversation, nothing. Just spreadin' the hate. And that's another characteristic of 'haters' - they hide. They're like little spiritual terrorists. I honestly feel bad for the guy. And on top of his anti-biblical approach to confronting a brother ('cause he never has), it sounds like his marriage isn't doing too well and he may be separated from his wife. Maybe that's the real reason he's so angry.

Just had to get that off my chest before I went to sleep. Would you take a second before you click over to something else to say a quick prayer for him (and his marriage)? He could obviously use a little love since he's certainly not showing any.