Where Does Our Dignity And Value Come From?

Sometimes—because of insecurity—I start to believe my dignity and value as a human being will be increased if I could only accomplish more or if I could be famous based on some impressive achievement.

You say, “Dan, you know better than that, don’t you?”

Yes, I do. But it is easy to get caught up in the value system of the world.

The truth is that we have dignity and value as human beings because we are made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27) and because we are individually known and loved by God.

“What is the price of two sparrows—one copper coin? But not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it. And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows.” [Jesus] Matthew 10:29-31

You Are Valuable To God

God cares about you and you are valuable to him.  “Says who?”  Says, Jesus…“Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” Matt.10:29-31. (In my case, it’s getting much easier to count those hairs on my head.)