Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all sins.

All strife and hatred in our lives should be viewed as an enemy to stop us from moving forward with God. Strife blocks us from our future and wastes our emotions, and causes us to focus on the negative—love and walking in love, no matter what, keep us free from strife.  Love keeps us able to hear from God and able to represent Him here on earth.