HOW GOD DEFINES YOUR SELF-WORTH
Only God’s Love is powerful enough to illuminate the darkness in our hearts.
“For God…is the One who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.”
2 Corinthians 4:6
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well” (Psalm 139:14).
What measurements do you use to define your self-worth?
*Do you define it based on your financial assets?
*Is it based on what you have achieved professionally?
*Perhaps you define your value based on the number of children you have.
There are many things we can use to define our self-worth. However, the scriptures tell us there is only one measure for our self-worth.
Each of us has self-worth because we are made in the image of God.
And because we are made in the image of God, we are valuable.
Whenever you and I place a value in ourselves that is based on some other performance criteria, we have moved beyond God’s view of our worth as human beings.
You are never more valuable to God than you were the day you were born. Read Psalms 139
Basing our self-worth on how much money we have or our achievements is an easy trap.
We are bombarded with messages that say we are defined by what we drive, where we live, how many toys we own, and the size of our investment account. The media message is designed to create dissatisfaction and lust for what we don’t have.
Paul said the purpose for his existence was……“to know Christ, and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death” (Philippians 3:10).
In what terms do you define yourself? Is it based on knowing Christ alone?
Colossians 2:2 I want them to be encouraged and knit together by strong ties of love. I want them to have complete confidence that they understand God’s mysterious plan, which is Christ himself. 3 In him lie hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Lord, help me to know You More. Amen (see JN 17:3)
Robert Bagne is the founder and president of The Hope Connection Ministry. A gifted Bible teacher and strategist, Robert is also the co-author and coach of Moving Forward: A Vision Without Action Is Only a Delusion. Robert has a professional background in recovery ministry leadership. He currently serves with missions in Ukraine and leads the Elk River Sober Home Discipleship Program, equipping men for successful re-entry into society through faith-based guidance and accountability.
Alongside his wife, Laura, Robert writes daily devotionals, leads addiction recovery support groups, offers spiritual coaching, conducts interventions, and mentors pastors and missionaries around the world. The Bagnes reside in Ramsey, Minnesota, fully trusting God to provide as they faithfully walk in obedience to His calling.
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Love it! The book of Acts provides wonderful guidance in assessing our true value. It says, “God is no respecter of persons” (10:34) God defines an individual’s self-worth as inherently perfect, spiritual, and equal for everyone, because each person is a complete expression and reflection of God, divine Love. This self-worth is not based on human opinions, material achievements, or any mortal self-sense.
Your friend – His servant,
Isaac Otieno