In the eyes of God, each person is uniquely created and valued. As expressed in Psalms, we are "fearfully and wonderfully made," a testament to God's thoughtful design. The apostle Paul teaches that our identities and self-worth are rooted in our relationship with God, not in our own achievements or comparisons with others, as seen in Philippians and Ephesians. Through Christ's sacrifice, as described in Romans, we are shown the depth of God's love for us, and we are called to live transformed lives, not conforming to the world but renewed in our minds and hearts, as Romans 12:2 encourages.
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I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works, and I know this very well.
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.
For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.
But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.”
So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.