'I mean that to be in a relationship with God is to be loved purely and furiously. And a person who thinks himself unlovable cannot be in a relationship with God because he can't accept who God is; a Being that is love. We learn that we are lovable or unlovable from other people,' Paul says. 'That is why God tells us so many times to love each other.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Accepting love requires believing you are lovable, which God teaches through human love.
- In plain terms
- You cannot relate to a loving God if you think you are unlovable.
- What can you take from it?
- Believe you are lovable to connect with divine love.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do I believe I am lovable?
- How does human love reflect divine love?
Another view
Some struggle with self-worth despite religious teachings.
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