Top 10 Bible Verses for Self-Love

Self-love, from a biblical perspective, is not about selfishness or vanity but about understanding your worth in Christ. God created each of us with purpose, love, and intentionality. When we embrace His love, we learn to love ourselves in a way that honors Him. Here are 10 powerful Bible verses to remind you of your value and encourage self-love in a Christ-centered way.

1. Psalm 139:14 (NIV)

"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."

God created you with great care and purpose. Knowing that you are wonderfully made should give you confidence in His love.

2. Genesis 1:27 (NIV)

"So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them."

Your value is not determined by the world but by the fact that you are made in the image of God.

3. Jeremiah 31:3 (NIV)

"The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: ‘I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.’"

God’s love for you never fades. You are worthy of love because He loves you first.

4. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)

"For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."

You are God’s masterpiece, created for a purpose. When you embrace His plan, self-love follows naturally.

5. Matthew 22:39 (NIV)

"And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’"

This verse reminds us that healthy self-love allows us to love others well. You cannot pour from an empty cup!

6. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NIV)

"Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies."

Loving yourself means taking care of yourself—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—because you are God’s temple.

7. Isaiah 43:4 (NIV)

"Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you, I will give people in exchange for you, nations in exchange for your life."

You are precious and honored in God’s eyes. If God sees you this way, you should see yourself that way too.

8. Romans 8:38-39 (NIV)

"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."

Nothing can separate you from God’s love—not mistakes, not doubts, not struggles. His love defines your worth.

9. 2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV)

"For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline."

God gives us strength, love, and self-discipline—essentials for living in confidence and self-love.

10. Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV)

"The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing."

God delights in you! Imagine the Creator of the universe rejoicing over you with singing. That’s how much He loves you.

Final Thoughts

Biblical self-love is about seeing yourself through God’s eyes—as loved, valued, and created with a divine purpose. When you embrace His love, you can love yourself in a way that brings glory to Him. Let these verses remind you daily that you are worthy of love and care—not because of what you do, but because of who you are in Christ.