Ether 10

"And he did do justice unto the people, but not unto himself because of his many whoredoms; wherefore he was cut off from the presence of the Lord" (11).

President Harold B. Lee once said:

"As I have prayerfully thought of the reasons why one chooses this course which is dramatically described by the prophet Isaiah—when one who has departed from the path which would have given him peace is like the troubled sea, casting up mire and dirt—it seems to me that it all results from the failure of the individual to have self-respect" ("Understanding Who We Are Brings Self-Respect").

Respect yourself. Understand that you are a child of God, His son or daughter. When you love yourself you are able to share that love with everyone. You are happier. You can love others. But Pres. Lee continues:

"When one does not have that love for himself of which this sister speaks, other consequences can be expected to follow. He ceases to love life. Or if he marries, he has lost his love for his wife and children—no love of home or respect for the country in which he lives, and eventually he has lost his love of God. Rebellion in the land, disorder and the lack of love in the family, children disobedient to parents, loss of contact with God, all because that person has lost all respect for himself."

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf not that long ago spoke of the relationship with yourself and how to build it:

"The fourth key relationship is with ourselves. It may seem odd to think of having a relationship with ourselves, but we do. Some people can’t get along with themselves. They criticize and belittle themselves all day long until they begin to hate themselves. May I suggest that you reduce the rush and take a little extra time to get to know yourself better. Walk in nature, watch a sunrise, enjoy God’s creations, ponder the truths of the restored gospel, and find out what they mean for you personally. Learn to see yourself as Heavenly Father sees you—as His precious daughter or son with divine potential" ("Of Things That Matter Most"). 

Love yourself as God loves you and then love others as God loves them. Once you learn how to see yourself as God sees you, you can apply that new talent to see how God loves others. Then act on that love. Love is an action.