ARE we to love ourselves? What does the Bible say about that?

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ARE we to love ourselves? What does the Bible say about that?

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We've all heard and seen it all over - "Love Yourself!" - the ultimate, feel-good slogan that's found on everything from bumper stickers and t-shirts to untold numbers of pop psychology book covers. And it SOUNDS so positive and, well - self-affirming. But what does the BIBLE have to say about loving oneself? In fact, is it even a directive found in Scripture?

You might be surprised - see what apologist Sean McDowell reveals about the teaching concerning self-love:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1eS0V77AmFU
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