I know a particular homeless woman who once again I'll call "Sally." Sally has been subjected to domestic violence on countless occasions by multiple men.
Recently I overheard Sally declare that she will not have any more abusive relationships. She has decided that she will no longer stand for being abused. She will not tolerate abuse, since she loves herself.
Sally has decided to love herself. When we love ourselves, then we can love our neighbor as ourselves,* just as Jesus taught us to do.
* Matthew 22:39; Mark 12:31; Luke 10:27; Leviticus 19:18; Romans 13:9; Galatians 5:14
Recently I overheard Sally declare that she will not have any more abusive relationships. She has decided that she will no longer stand for being abused. She will not tolerate abuse, since she loves herself.
Sally has decided to love herself. When we love ourselves, then we can love our neighbor as ourselves,* just as Jesus taught us to do.
* Matthew 22:39; Mark 12:31; Luke 10:27; Leviticus 19:18; Romans 13:9; Galatians 5:14
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