Love for yourself

At times, one could feel that they are “not enough.” This is most often fueled by the bombardment of media, advertising, perceived social expectations, etc. This could lead to someone not loving themselves. Matthew 22:37-40.

A similar command to our verse that Jesus gives is seen in John 13:34-35, “…love one another as I have loved you.” This includes loving ourselves as God loves us, not in an egotistical or self-aggrandizing way, but in a tender acceptance of the eternal truth that: God loves you!