Identity

Scripture never teaches us to focus on ourselves. The focus is always to be on Jesus. Thus, I reject the teaching that promotes self-love. God's grace is always sufficient for whatever He commands. We can love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength no matter how we feel about ourselves, because God's grace is there to enable us. I have come to believe that the issue is really identity. If we are identified with Jesus Christ, and cling to Him through all our ups and downs, this relationship will eventually crowd out all that is not pleasing to Him.