Abuse of love

Notes

Exaggerated love of self Self-interest is condemned Php 2:3–4 See also Mt 16:25; Ro 14:15; Ro 15:1; 1 Co 8:9; 1 Co 10:24; Ga 5:26; Jas 3:14–15 Examples of self-love Es 6:6; Is 5:8; Da 4:30; 2 Ti 3:2; Jas 5:5 Love of prestige Pride in one’s position or reputation is condemned Pr 25:27; 1 Co 13:4 See also…