Irritating... or Ignoring???

1 John 2:9 Whoever says he is in the light and hates his brother is still in darkness. 
John makes some sharp statements which should not be ignored.  His language is simple, but his insights profound.  He is talking about those in the body of Christ hating their brother or sister in The Lord.  Impossible?  Don't be so quick to answer.  Hopefully this is an irritating question - not that John would imply some believers hate, but because we ourselves stop long enough to do some self-examination.  How much comparing, hoping they will do something to be exposed for they hypocrite they really are, and other thoughts and intentions cross our hearts and minds when we think about fellow believers?  Where is the love in that?  Let's shine some of HIS light on that.  These things ARE inconsistent with Christlikeness.  Let us not ignore the irritations, but let Him use them to change us, and make His Church what He wants it to be.