Is It a Sin to Hate Myself?

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Is It a Sin to Hate Myself?

Does self-hatred contradict what the Bible says about self-love and respect, or is acknowledging one’s flaws step toward spiritual growth. The discussion delves into theological interpretations and psychological implications, revealing a complex intersection of faith and self-perception. What insights or perspectives do you have on whether or not it is a sin to hate yourself? #FaithAndMentalHealth #ChristianMentalHealth #FaithOverFear #ChristianFaith #CrosswalkCom
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I hate myself for sinning and for struggling with doubts. My negative self-talk can be all-consuming and is the first thing I think about when I wake up in the morning. I hate that my mind is in this pattern. I know that I’m made in God’s image and should love myself because He loves me. Any advice for walking the line between hating my sin but not hating myself? Is it a sin to hate myself?

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Everyone has doubts about God, Jesus, and all sorts of dogmas surrounding them. It shows that your faith is active, not dead. And God’s mercy and grace help when we are consumed with doubt. Be kind to yourself.
If your doubts are about something that Christians disagree on, relax and think it through. Bless you!

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Hi,
It is absolutely a sin to hate yourself.

Luke 10:25-27 And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou?
And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself. KJV

Tree steps to keep the Law:

  1. Love God.
  2. Love others.
  3. Love yourself.

If God’s loves you (which, by the way, He does) then not loving yourself is in direct opposition to Gid.
How can you love others properly if you don’t love yourself?
If you are a believer, then you are forgiven of your sins.

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

See that word “all?”
So how many of your sins does that cover?
“All” is absolute amount.
Undoubtedly, you do not feel the joy of your salvation because yoo have failed to love yourself.
When you sin, pray and ask for forgiveness,
Turn from your sin.
You must do this.
God will not do it for you.
Restore your relationship with God.
Then, and only then, will you have joy in your heart.
Guard that joy with your life.
By hating yourself, you are keeping God’s joy from entering your heart.
That is what the hate is doing to you.
That hatred is a tool of satan to keep you down.
Don’t let him manipulate you into feeling you are not worthy.
Don’t believe the lie.
You are a new creature, in Christ.

2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

" . . . Old things are passed away . . . "
“. . . all things are become new.”

Treat yourself like you are.that new creature.
Love yourself.

Blessings

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Give yourself a break. God loves your honest questions, your doubts and your human frailty. God loves YOU.

He’s a good, good Father.

Read Romans 7… and chillax.

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Beautiful advice. “Be kind to yourself.”

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I think you need to get help with the way your thoughts run.
Being constantly self critical is not helpful, sovtalk to so eone about getting help.

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This is motivation not to sin. That needs to be one of our goals, I believe.

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Yes.

You cannot be right with God until you learn how to love yourself and others in perfect balance.

The way you learn to love yourself is to get to know yourself and accept all your flaws. You have to be in relationship with yourself. Spend time alone. Make peace with the inner “demons” that trouble you, you cannot change the past. Only learn to choose better and practice what it means to love. It is not about feeling warm gushy feelings. It is self care, washing the dishes, feeding your soul.

You will never be happy in life until you learn to love, accept and keep yourself in grace. And do the same for others.

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Resistance does not create a way through. Life cannot move forward if we are constantly in a battle. Are you sure the sin is actually a sin? Or does the sin mask a greater need? Accept that the sin is there and dig deeper. Find healthier ways to meet the need.

Sometimes we self sabotage because something vital important has been neglected or gone unaddressed. A wound, a fracture, a disruption. And the thing that blocks the path holds the key to discovering a greater sense of wholeness. Do not run, hate, or fight… Look at it. Learn what it is trying to tell you.

Sometimes when we rebel, it is because our boundaries have been disrespected. We must build up and protect our boundaries. And respect the boundaries of others.

Sometimes we embrace sin to hide from the truth, pleasure to distract from the hurt… Heal the wound, and the weight on the crutch will be lifted.

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