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Originally Posted by Honza
Christ's teachings go beyond self love, as does that of the Old Testament. The complete Bible does not teach that self love is the answer; which is what the Hindus and New Age would have us believe.
Self love really is the dark side of love. It is love but it is very self absorbed and not necessarily virtuous or ethical. The Bible is mainly about whole love which Christ summed up as love of self, others and God. NOT just the flaming self.
Get over yourselves! So what you are God, but are not we all. God is God too.
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No, it's actually essential. Healthy agape love is key to genuine compassion in this world.
How we treat and view others is generally how we view and treat ourselves.
The world needs more genuine self and other love - compassionate, understanding etc.