In this second episode, Dr. Cooper reframes the question “Does God hate?” by showing that divine hatred reflects rejection of what is false rather than emotional anger. Using the prophet Amos as a starting point, he illustrates how God condemned Israel’s feasts, offerings, and songs because they lacked justice and compassion. The problem wasn’t the rituals themselves—it was the absence of kingdom-minded living, where love for God produces mercy, fairness, and obedience.

From there, Cooper connects this truth to Jesus’ words in Matthew 6: “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth.” The issue isn’t the acquisition of wealth but the devotion of the heart. A “healthy eye” represents singleness of purpose—a believer whose loyalty is wholly directed toward God’s Kingdom rather than earthly reward.

Through the parable of the laborers (Matthew 20), Dr. Cooper exposes how envy and comparison reveal divided motives. The “evil eye,” he explains, isn’t greed but resentment toward God’s generosity. Such attitudes betray a heart not centered on the Kingdom.

Finally, he outlines three things God hates:

Religious behavior without heart devotion – outward worship that lacks inward obedience.

Divorce that violates covenant faithfulness – breaking promises that reflect God’s character.

False doctrine – teachings that twist truth and merge the culture’s values with God’s name.

Each represents a failure of kingdom-minded living, where believers trade faithfulness for convenience. Cooper closes by urging listeners to pursue a life that pleases the King—rooted in love, justice, and truth—so that when we stand before Christ’s judgment seat, our works will stand the test of fire.

 

Timestamps & Key Topics

00:00 – Opening Thought: “Religious behavior without heart devotion—God hates.”

00:27 – Introduction: The doctrine of rewards and God’s selective favor.

02:04 – Romans 9:13: “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated” — the meaning of divine choice.

03:25 – The Kingdom-Pleasing Life: Living in a way that earns eternal reward.

05:16 – Amos 5:21–24: When worship becomes offensive to God.

09:23 – Justice and Righteousness: The marks of true kingdom devotion.

10:02 – Religious Behavior vs. Heart Devotion: Why God rejects empty religion.

11:06 – Matthew 6:19–24: Treasures, loyalty, and the undivided heart.

16:58 – The Eye as the Lamp: Seeing life through a kingdom lens.

20:34 – The Laborers in the Vineyard: God’s generosity and the “evil eye.”

27:02 – Doctrine of Rewards: Understanding God’s pay scale for faithfulness.

28:14 – No Man Can Serve Two Masters: The loyalty test of money and devotion.

29:00 – Isaiah 1 & Malachi 2: God hates hypocrisy and unfaithfulness.

31:32 – False Doctrine and Cultural Compromise: The works of the Nicolaitans.

34:55 – Final Appeal: Choose a life that God can reward—a kingdom-minded life.

 

Scripture References

Romans 9:13 · Amos 5:21–24 · Matthew 6:19–24 · Matthew 20:1–16 · Isaiah 1:12–17 · Malachi 2:16 · Revelation 2:6, 15 · Psalm 91:14–16 · Matthew 22:37–38

 

Episode Notes
 

Week 2 of the Does God Hate the Rich? series:

Defines “hate” as divine rejection rooted in righteousness.

Explains that wealth and worship are neutral until the heart misuses them.

Emphasizes kingdom-minded living—devotion, obedience, and justice.

Warns that divided loyalty forfeits eternal reward.

Prepares the foundation for Week 3: “What Must I Do to Inherit Eternal Life?”

 

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