Did you know it is more important for you to love yourself than it is for you to love others? It’s not selfish, it’s not arrogant, it’s actually biblical and in fact Jesus instructed us to do this.
Let me elaborate… As I sit today waiting for my iOS to update I was led to some scriptural study on the “greatest commands” of Christ. I believe there are many misconceptions in the church today on the topic of love. I think we have all experienced some of these misconceptions at work first hand (unfortunately). One such misconception is that it is somehow noble to deny your own needs to sacrifice for the needs of others…making yourself a Christian martyr of sorts. I know I lived a life with this faulty mindset for many years until Jesus set me free from that lie and gave me the revelation I am here to share with you today.
I recall hearing, as a child, the acronym “JOY” stating the order in which we should love is “Jesus, Others, Yourself” (J.O.Y.) but really if we look at scripture that is really NOT TRUTH!
In the Gospel of Mark Jesus is speaking of the greatest commands, the first of which we know is to love God with our whole heart. None of us would argue that this is our #1 priority. But then something interesting shifts when the King of kings talks about the second command.
Unlike many in the church have taught over the years, Jesus does not instruct us to love others next, he actually teaches us to love ourselves next. Notice he says, “love others AS you love yourself”, not before you love yourself. See the truth is in that one small word “as”.
You can not give what you do not have. If you don’t love God fully and conversely understand His love for you then you have no comprehension or capacity to love yourself and as such, if you do not have love for yourself, then you are not capable to truly have love for others.
As we draw closer to God and increase our intimacy with Him we begin to see how wonderfully we are made, we begin to see ourselves through His eyes and understand that nothing could ever separate us from Him or His love for us. As we grow in this knowledge then we are moved into an understanding that He desires us to care for ourselves and make sure we are fully equipped FIRST before we begin taking care of others.
Again, this is not selfishness. I am not talking about not having compassion for others and helping them as Spirit leads. I am talking about not giving what you don’t have. You can only give from your personal supply. If you want to be a vessel for Gods love to flow through you then first love God, then love yourself. From this measure of love you can then give to others.
Selah on that for a moment. And, if you like, please leave your thoughts and comments below.
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Dr. Krista Abbott is an Internet revivalist, author, speaker, creator, and coach spreading a message of love and hope. She is passionate about helping people discover and fulfill their purpose in life while equipping them with the resources they need to realize success. Through her business, Krista serves multiple international clients in the areas of publishing, writing, product development, social media management, internet marketing, and leadership training, as well as business and life coaching.
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