"For some reason we struggle with the idea that God invites us to love ourselves. Maybe it's because we mistake self-love for selfishness; but, when we do that we're really being falsely humble. Humility is not about beating ourselves up; it's about accepting and loving ourselves as God accepts and loves us, warts and all."
In a recent commentary, Father Michael Najim reflects on our dignity as children of God and how to treat ourselves accordingly.
To access Fr. Najim's complete post, please visit:
Live Holiness: Is Self-love Christian? (5 SEP 11)
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