He was right. I seldom have any problem hating my own sins while still loving myself. In fact, that's one of the primary reasons I hate my sins. They not only dishonor my Lord, but they also hurt and destroy me personally. And I hate to see that happen to a good guy like me. This concept of self-love is so natural and deeply ingrained that Jesus used it as the basis for how we are to love others (and that includes our enemies and those who are advancing a sinful agenda).18 When it comes to judging them or anyone, God wants us to judge in the same way we both judge and love ourselves—boldly
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