A Wesleyan Understanding of Proper Self-Love in the Sanctified Life

Authors

Kevin Twain Lowery, Olivet Nazarene UniversityFollow

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

1-26-2005

Scholarship Domain(s)

Scholarship of Discovery, Scholarship of Faith Integration

Abstract

In Wesleyan theology, Christian perfection (i.e. the life of holiness) entails the fulfillment of the Love Commandments. Holiness is neither pride nor self-loathing, for it requires proper self-esteem. It is the fulfillment of the Love Commandments. Wesley referred to Christian perfection as “love expelling sin,” and we should return to the basic premise that holiness is, first and foremost, loving God supremely and loving others as we love ourselves.

Comments

Presented at the Grider-Frain Holiness Lectures, Olivet Nazarene University, January 26, 2005.

Recommended Citation

Lowery, Kevin Twain, "A Wesleyan Understanding of Proper Self-Love in the Sanctified Life" (2005). Faculty Scholarship – Theology. 2.
https://digitalcommons.olivet.edu/theo_facp/2