"Be angry, and do not sin." There's something missing in a person if they're not angry at sin. Loving truth means hating every false way. Jesus was tempted three times, but each time he responded, "Get behind me, Satan." He hated sin in others too, often showing that through tears of pity rather than harsh words. Yet, he didn't shy away from saying, "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites!" He despised wickedness so much that he bled and died to defeat it. He was buried to bury sin, and he rose again to forever trample it.

The Gospel is against every form of wickedness. Evil tries to disguise itself in holiness, but the teachings of Jesus, like his scourge, drive it out of the temple and the Church. In a heart where Jesus reigns, there's a constant battle between Christ and sin.

When Jesus returns as Judge, his words "Depart, you cursed" will show his hatred for sin. His love for sinners is as strong as his hatred for sin. His righteousness will lead to the complete destruction of wickedness. O glorious champion of right, for this reason, God has anointed you with the oil of joy above all others.