Derf
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You are missing some scripture. Jesus also said to do good to those who hurt you, which is how you love even your enemies. He didn't require us to do good to ourselves first (it was assumed).
Confessions of a Reluctant Catholic
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We were asked to deny ourselves, take up our cross. DUTY
Idolater
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$$ Mt 11:28
Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
$$ Mt 11:29
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
$$ Mt 11:30
For my yoke [is] easy, and my burden is light.
"Yoke" here means duty.
Derf
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Since we're supposed to deny ourselves, it seems like it assumes we normally love ourselves. Duty means doing something even when we're uncomfortable (or in danger) doing it. discomfort in denying ourselves equates to loving ourselves normally. But even still, we are told that we save ourselves by denying ourselves. So a logical response of someone who loves himself will be to deny himself in order to save himself.
So I should expect the same for my neighbor.
Idolater
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You can objectively size up anyone you want. But you don't know anyone's heart. Also the diabolic << exist >>.
You old fool. I don't mean it in a bad way. But you're an old man, and you're foolish. Not wise.
Derf
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If you require love to enemies to be requited before you offer it, and your enemies oblige you, they are morally superior to you, a Christian. Yet as little Christs, we should be morally superior. Just like Jesus forgave His tormentors during their torments of Him.
Just like Jesus is a real challenge for me.
Idolater
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Every Mass you have the opportunity to partake of His nature.
Derf
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To all of us. But we have His Spirit in us, to make it less and less of a challenge each day