Love and strife: Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs. Hatred (sinah) generates conflict and division in community. Love (ahavah) covers wrongs (sakah al pesha'im), extends grace, and preserves relationships. This is not sentimental love but active choice to overlook offense and maintain fellowship. The verb sakah (cover) suggests an action of covering over, concealing harm. This reflects the wisdom principle that communities are sustained by those willing to extend grace.

COMMUNITY REFLECTIONS

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