Self-Love vs Selfishness: Drawing the Line With Scripture
The Bible says love your neighbor as yourself — but what does that mean for self-love? Here's what Scripture actually draws the line between.
Selah EditorialJune 15, 2026 · 10 min read
The Selah Blog
Devotionals, study insights, and answers for the curious — from a panel of contributors.
How the Hebrew Word Hesed Transforms Your Understanding of Love
Hesed is the Hebrew word for God's unconditional covenant love — and it rewrites everything you thought you knew about love in the Bible.
Selah Editorial·June 14, 2026 · 13 min read
Love Your Neighbor: What That Command Really Means Today
Jesus said love your neighbor as yourself. Here's what that command actually looks like when it costs you something real — not a feeling, but a choice.
Selah Editorial·June 14, 2026 · 12 min read
Why God's Love Is Unconditional Even When We Fail Him
God's love doesn't shrink when you fall short. Here's what the Bible actually says about why His love holds — and what that means for you today.
Selah Editorial·June 13, 2026 · 12 min read
How 1 Corinthians 13 Redefines Love for Modern Believers
Paul's definition of love in 1 Corinthians 13 has nothing to do with feelings. Here's what agape actually means and why it changes everything.
Selah Editorial·June 13, 2026 · 12 min read
Is Falling Out of Love a Sin? A Biblical Perspective
The Bible separates love-as-feeling from love-as-choice. Here's what Scripture actually says about fading attraction and whether it's sin.
Selah Editorial·June 12, 2026 · 13 min read
How to Love Difficult People the Way Jesus Commands
Jesus didn't say wait until you feel it. He gave concrete steps for loving the people who hurt you most. Here's how to actually do it.
Selah Editorial·June 12, 2026 · 12 min read
Agape vs Eros vs Philia: Understanding Biblical Love Types
The Bible names five distinct types of love. Here's what each one means, where it appears in Scripture, and which kind applies to your relationships.
Selah Editorial·June 11, 2026 · 13 min read
What Does the Bible Actually Say About Romantic Love
The Bible's teaching on romantic love is specific, countercultural, and often ignored. Here's what Scripture actually says — and how to live it.
Selah Editorial·June 11, 2026 · 13 min read
How to Prepare a Sermon That Connects With Modern Audiences
Learn how to prepare a sermon that people remember Monday morning — using original language tools and biblical context most preachers skip.
Selah Editorial·June 10, 2026 · 12 min read
When Love Becomes Devotion: A Biblical Devotion About Love
When Love Becomes Devotion: A Biblical Devotion About Love A devotion about love that stays at warm feeling is only half the story. The Bible is not interested
Selah Editorial·June 10, 2026 · 12 min read
Expository vs Topical Sermons: Which Approach Is Better
Expository and topical sermons need completely different prep workflows. Choose the wrong one and you waste hours. Here's how to pick and prepare the right way.
Selah Editorial·June 10, 2026 · 12 min read