I do not believe that we can respect God as He deserves if we do not have any respect for ourselves. By self-respect, I do not mean that we think more or less of ourselves morally, but that we genuinely care about the life entrusted to us. When we have this kind of self-respect, we come to realize, and that by grace, that it is in our best interest to respect God supremely. Respect then passes naturally on to others--even to all of Creation. All Creation is sacred.
“Whoever gets sense loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding will discover good.” Prov.19 Conversations Within” ts 6/2/2016
