Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Self Love?
10 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Self Love in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about self love. This collection of 15 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About Self Love
- 1Psalms 139:14
“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. right: Heb. greatly”
KJV - 2Proverbs 4:23
“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. with: Heb. above all keeping”
KJV - 3Proverbs 31:30
“Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.”
KJV - 4Matthew 22:37
“Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.”
KJV - 5Mark 12:31
“And the second is like, namely this , Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.”
KJV - 6Luke 12:7
“But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.”
KJV - 7
- 8Romans 5:8
“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
KJV - 9Ephesians 5:29
“For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church:”
KJV - 10Philippians 2:3
“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Self Love? (3 Verses)
“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. right: Heb. greatly”
“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. with: Heb. above all keeping”
“Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Self Love? (7 Verses)
“Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.”
“And the second is like, namely this , Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.”
“But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.”
“This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.”
“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
“For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church:”
“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Self Love
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about self love. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about self love and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about self love is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on self love needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about self love with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about self love, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Self Love?
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