What Does the Bible Say About Selflove?
Scripture reveals that healthy self-love is rooted in God's love for us, not self-focus.
Scripture on Selflove
Matthew 22:39
New Testament
"Love your neighbor as yourself."
Ephesians 5:29
New Testament
"After all, no one ever hated their own body, but they feed and care for their body, just as Christ does the church."
1 John 4:19
New Testament
"We love because he first loved us."
Proverbs 15:4
Old Testament
"The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit."
Colossians 3:12
New Testament
"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience."
The Bottom Line
True self-love comes from knowing we are God's beloved children, not from constantly affirming ourselves.
Try Today
Spend time reflecting on God's love for you today. Let His affirmation of your worth sink in, instead of striving for self-approval.
Prayer
As Jesus said, 'Ask and it will be given to you' (Matthew 7:7).
Heavenly Father, I confess that I often struggle with self-love and seek validation from myself instead of from You. Help me to receive and rest in Your unconditional love for me as Your beloved child. Fill me with Your Spirit, that I may walk in the compassion, kindness and gentleness You call me to. In Jesus' name, Amen.
📚 Read Romans 5 to explore God's love poured out for us.
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