There is a difference between self-love or self-esteem and selfishness. And it is an important difference. Selfishness is basically what the bible equates as evil. The bible also advocates loving others, but I have learned that this is not possible unless one loves self first.
This is a topic that I definitely need to explore further, but right now, my studies are more pressing.
I too am called upon to really consider what kind of loving I do, and to pursue God's way of loving that doesn't look out only for one's own interests, but also for the interests of others. very important topic.
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