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I Love Myself, I Love My Whole Self: Wisdom from Ephesians 5:29 for Better Living

  I Love Myself. I Love My Whole Self (Ephesians 5:29)  "For no one ever hates their own bodies; instead they nourish and cherish them just as the Lord does the church."   Ephesians 5:29 (KSB)    Paul, in Ephesians chapter 5, gives us words of wisdom for living. He follows the Old Testament model of Solomon, one of the wisest men to ever live, who shared practical truths in Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. He also follows the example of Jesus, our way-shower, who taught through parables and life-giving principles. These words in Ephesians are meant to help us live our best lives. And truly, who doesn’t desire to live a better life? Who doesn’t want to become their best self and step into God’s best?    Affirm with me today: I desire to live my best life. My life is getting better and better every day and in every way.  Paul challenges the church at Ephesus to maximize opportunities. This means that God is always opening doors before us, do...