What does the Bible say about self hatred?

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The Bible calls us not to despise ourselves, but to turn from condemning self-hatred to humble repentance and faith in God’s mercy through Christ. Romans 8:1 declares that there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, while 1 John 1:9 promises forgiveness and cleansing to those who confess sin. Our worth is not founded on self-esteem or personal achievement, but on God’s gracious creation, redemption, and sustaining care. First Corinthians 6:19-20 says believers belong to God and were bought with a price. In weakness, Christ’s grace is sufficient, as 2 Corinthians 12:9 teaches. Forgetting what lies behind, we may press on in hope, trusting the God who heals the brokenhearted and delivers his people, as Psalms 34:17-20 affirms.