God Values All People the Same

<p>Genesis 1:26-27 says God created humans in His own image, in His likeness. This tells us God places the same value on all people, because each of us is created in His image.</p><p>.</p><p>Sometimes, we tend to think that we are of less value than others. We might compare ourselves with those who seem better than us because of their appearance or beauty, or because they come from rich families who can give them nice things that we ourselves cannot afford.</p><p>.</p><p>When I was still in school, I used to feel inferior in the company of students who came from rich families as I watched their rich parents drop them at school in personal vehicles while I had to walk to school. To me, it looked like God placed more value on those people.</p><p>.</p><p>But now, I’ve come to understand that God does not value us because of how we look or what we have, but because we are created in His own image. He places the same value on all people, be they poor or rich. And He creates all people beautiful.</p><p>.</p><p>I came to this understanding as I listened to the testimonies of people who are less valued by society. They told of the things God had done for them, and I saw that God doesn’t just work on behalf of those who society places more value on. Through listening to others and reading God’s Word, God has been teaching me to see myself and others as He sees us.</p><p>.</p><p>James 2:1-4 shows us God wants us to place the same value on all people. He tells us not to show special attention to the rich while ignoring the poor, and not to treat people with honor or dishonor based on the way they’re dressed. John 3:16 teaches us God values all people the same—because He loves us, Jesus died for us on the cross, and He offers eternal life to all who put their trust in Him. So let us learn to look at ourselves and others as God sees us: as His valuable creation. • Enid Adah Nyinomujuni</p><p>.</p><p>• How have you seen wealth, status, appearance, etc. influencing how people treat each other in your community?</p><p>.</p><p>•