Why So Many Secretly Hate Themselves

📖 Get your FREE copy ➡️https://pastorduane.com/landing/essen... What if denying ourselves is mistaken for self-hatred instead of embracing our identity in Christ? In Episode 12 of "Essentials in Leadership," Duane Sheriff teaches that understanding healthy self-love is essential to loving others. He draws on the Golden Rule, the principle of sowing and reaping, and Jesus' command to love our neighbors as ourselves. Scripture makes it clear that God never intended for us to live with self-hatred, insecurity, or unhealthy shame. This message skillfully distinguishes between denying the old sinful nature and embracing the new creation we have become in Christ. The "old self" united to Adam was crucified with Christ, but the "new self" is righteous, holy, and filled with the fruit of the Spirit. Healthy self-love is not pride, narcissism, or self-exaltation—it is valuing the new person God created us to be in Jesus. Duane shares personal stories from leadership, ministry, health, rest, and relationships to show how healthy self-love helps us serve others effectively, stay strong over time, and reflect Christ's love and character in everyday life. #leadership #leadershipskills #newcreation #duanesheriff #graceandtruth #goldenrule #serveothers #love #sinfulnature #christianliving #christianteaching #sowingandreaping #crucifiedwithchrist Welcome to the Duane Sheriff Ministries YouTube channel! Duane has been ministering for over four decades and is known for his humor and ability to present the Gospel with clarity and simplicity. He is an author, international apostolic teacher, Charis Bible School Instructor, and host of the "Grace & Truth" broadcast. DUANE SHERIFF RESOURCES: To Purchase Books & Order Free CDs: https://www.pastorduane.store/ CONNECT WITH DSM: YouTube:    / @duanesheriffministries   Facebook:   / brotherduane   Instagram:   / brotherduane   You can become part of the ministry and help us provide more free resources like this by becoming a partner or giving a one-time donation. Become a Partner or donate at: https://pastorduane.app.neoncrm.com/f...