Episode 12
Have you ever felt like thinking and loving yourself is selfish? Growing up in a christian background, I’ve always regarded others more important than myself–which led me to a destructive relationship for 22 years. In today’s episode, we’ll be talking about the common misinterpretation people have about loving ourselves and with what the bible really says about the order of love.
00:42 What does the bible say about loving others than yourself: Order of love
01:21 Loving God: Understanding who he is
01:50 Understanding how God views women and manipulation/control
02:30 How people use religion for control and abuse
03:03 To love God is to see him as a loving God
03:53 Jesus values women
04:57 Loving God with your whole being
05:29 Loving ourselves
06:36 Loving one self in a practical sense: self talk and kindness
08:37 Respecting ourselves
09:38 Caring for ourselves
10:15 Loving others with a full cup
10:42 Allow yourself to feel your emotions
11:50 Arrogance vs Self love
12:17 God’s order of love leads to a happier and healthier life