There are two kinds of the love of self, one healthy the other not.
We are talking here about a healthy self-regard.
People who are constantly down on themselves tend to do things that make them even less satisfied with themselves. It is a vicious, downward spiral. This self rejection may be brought on by negative messages as we are growing up, possibly because parents, siblings or friends have little self-respect themselves and take it out on children. Whatever the factors leading to this state of mind, it is very dangerous and very much against the will of God.
The Psalmist says that we are wonderfully made Psalm 139:14, and Jesus told the people that he taught them so that their joy would be full John 15:11. Our joy is not full when we do not respect ourselves.
We might feel that other people are responsible for our low opinion of ourselves. They may have been a factor. As adults we need to take responsibility for correcting that situation. Here are some of the ways we can do it:
We invite you to find things to do in these categories that improve your self-image.