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  YES, GOD LOVES US
  by A.W. Tozer
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Summary: God's revelation is essential for a satisfying and lasting
understanding of life, and He has a special fondness for humanity.

Topics: "God's Love", "Human Dignity"
Scripture References: Genesis 1:27, Psalm 8:4

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A.W. Tozer emphasizes that a true understanding of life is divinely
revealed, centered on the belief that God is the foundation of the
universe. He argues against the notion that humans are merely special
pets of God, asserting instead that humanity, created in God's image,
holds a unique and beloved status in the universe. Tozer highlights that
redeemed humanity is destined for a relationship with God, surpassing
even the angels, and is called to worship Him eternally. This
understanding reinforces the idea that God is the only certain
foundation for our lives.

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If we are to have any satisfying and lasting understanding of life, it
must be divinely given. It begins with the confession that it is indeed
the God who has revealed Himself to us who is the central pillar bearing
up the universe. Believing that, we then go on to acknowledge that we
have discovered His great eternal purpose for men and women made in His
own image. I heard a brilliant Canadian author being interviewed on the
radio concerning world conditions, and he said: "I confess that our
biggest mistake is the fond belief that we humans are special pets of
Almighty God and that God has a special fondness for us as people." We
have a good answer: man as he was originally created is God's beloved.

Man in that sense is the beloved of the universe.

God said, "I have made man in My image and man is to be above all other
creatures. Redeemed man is to be even above the angels in the heavens.
He is to enter into My presence pardoned and unashamed, to worship me
and to look on My face while the ages roll on!" No wonder we believe
that God is the only certain foundation!

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/aw-tozer/yes-god-loves-us/
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