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What does the Bible say about self-love?

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The Bible warns that self-love can lead to sin and discord among people, revealing the heart's deceitfulness (Jeremiah 17:9).

The Bible addresses the dangers of self-love, emphasizing that our hearts are deceitful and desperately wicked (Jeremiah 17:9). Self-love can lead to a life dominated by self-will, resulting in conflicts and animosities among individuals as seen in James 4:1, where he asks whether wars and fights come from our desires battling within us. This sinful condition can blind us to our faults and lead to a misguided understanding of our true state before God. Instead of seeking to glorify God through self-denial, we often elevate self above Him, creating a barrier to true spiritual freedom and growth.
Scripture References: Jeremiah 17:9, James 4:1

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Self love
Hannah More · Oct 4, 2010
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