Jesus told us to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. This kind of love is not based on how much we like someone. It is a choice we make on purpose, no matter what the other person is like or what they are going through. But loving others this way is not easy. We live in a world full of sin and selfishness. It feels natural to love only people who are like us, such as those who are successful, good looking, or popular.
Jesus calls us to a higher way of living. He asks us to care more about others than we care about ourselves. Sometimes this means giving up our own comfort, safety, or desires. This kind of love can be hard and it can cost us something, but the results are worth it. It has the power to change lives and bring real hope to the world.
If we truly want to see the world become a better place, we need to start with ourselves. We must choose to love others, even when it is hard or uncomfortable. When we do this, we become a part of God's work in the world. His love, working through us, can bring healing and new life to everyone it reaches.