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Does self-love harm a marriage? Do you struggle with the idea or think that marriage is all about selfless service? Today, Doug looks at self-love in marriage through the lens of Luke 10:27 and Matthew 5:44.

Listener questions and comments:

• Anne - I agree with you and I would add that respect for yourself is respecting God because he made us out of love. (9:13)
• Deedee - What does it mean to be made in the image and likeness of God? (37:42)
• Ron - I have some examples of how I help myself when my wife starts to become my enemy. I also loved that litany. (39:56)

Resources:

Litany of Self-Love

https://www.thefaceofmercy.org/blog/litany-of-self-love

Showing unconditional love

1. Smile when you don’t feel like it
2. Say a kind word
3. Give a compliment every day
4. Refrain from criticism or harsh words
5. Serve your spouse without announcing it
6. Apologize quickly
7. Forgive immediately
8. Pray for your spouse every day

5 elements to a good apology

1. Regret
2. Rational
3. Responsibility
4. Repentance
5. Repair