The Difference Between Sacrificial Love and Self-Abandonment

Today's Scripture: John 15:12–13

Jesus calls us to love sacrificially. But how do you know when you're making a healthy sacrifice for someone you love—and when you're slowly losing yourself in the process? The distinction matters, especially when you've learned to equate being a good Christian with always putting yourself last.

We explore:

What Jesus' own sense of belovedness teaches us about sacrificial love

The subtle difference between healthy sacrifice and over-functioning

Why denying yourself doesn't mean abandoning yourself

How to discern what love is actually asking of you in a relationship

Go Deeper:

For more on loving others without losing yourself, read The Best of You

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