There's a very important way this verse is phrased, and it's using the structure of "Not only, but also".
This is to emphasize How one is to care about their brothers and sisters. The preceding verse is saying to consider others better than yourself in humility, not out of self hatred or through the devalue of self, but because it's the structure God has laid out for us to follow.
On the other hand, the verse says not ONLY to yourself, but ALSO to others. Also being IN ADDITION TO. You must care for yourself and look at who you are in truth through the eyes of God. Yes, we're all dirty sinners, but are covered by the blood of the lamb.
My internship at home had a three step order we must keep for it: Personal, People, Program. Personal was first because if your life isn't in order or if your heart isn't right with God, it's very difficult, if not impossible, to lead others and minister to the standard God wants for you to.
Saying this, there needs to be a balance with seeing your worth as according to the Lord, and with remaining humble, allowing you to love your brothers and sisters on a deeper level. Looking to each other's interests helps create a stronger bond between s all, so whether if that's sharing your last chiky or helping with homework, it's all down to loving and caring for each other.
My application is to be more observant of my fellow intern's love languages, allowing me to better acknowledge their interests.
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