The Power of Value: Seeing Others Through God’s Eyes
Main takeaway: God measures worth not by status or possessions but by His boundless love for every person, even those society overlooks. When we learn to value others as Christ values us, we see true worth—and watch relationships, communities, and God’s kingdom flourish.
What You’ll Discover
- A radical definition of value from Christ’s words and actions.
- How Jesus’ talk with the repentant thief (Luke 23:39-43) rewrites our view of people.
- Practical steps to “value others above yourselves” (Philippians 2:3-4).
- A call to daily surrender so God can love the world through you.
The World’s Yardstick—or God’s?
We chase luxury cars, designer labels, follower counts—and end up empty. God flips the script. Our worth isn’t in price tags but in the cross. Jesus’ death shows the price God paid for every soul—including yours.
“While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8
Calvary’s Eye-Opening Conversation
Between two “worthless” criminals, Jesus proved no one is beyond redemption. One mocked. The other saw a King whose love out-values earthly power. His plea—“Lord, remember me”—earned a royal promise: “You’ll be with Me in paradise.”
- No past is too dark for God’s grace.
- A humble heart is priceless to Him.
- Even in agony, Christ puts people first.
Living with the Mind of Christ
Paul calls us to adopt Christ’s servant-heart (Philippians 2:5-8). Imagine the ripple effects when we:
- Listen before defending. Ask, “How do you see this?”
- Protect reputations. Speak life when gossip pops up.
- Champion the unseen. Encourage the overlooked coworker, student, or neighbour.
The “Hailstorm” Test
If hail threatened two cars—a rusty Falcon and a rare Porsche—we’d protect the Porsche. Christ calls us to treat every person as that Porsche. His sacrifice proves “old Falcons” are priceless treasures.
A Heart Transplant We Can’t Do Alone
“The human heart is deceitful” (Jeremiah 17:9). Good intentions aren’t enough. We need the Holy Spirit to renew our minds (Romans 12:2) and turn self-focus into self-giving love.
Imagine the Impact
Picture your workplace, family, or city if every believer saw others as treasures bought at Calvary. Conflicts would fade, forgiveness would flow, and God’s kingdom would shine through us.
Choose God’s Metrics Today
The world offers faulty scales. God offers a priceless perspective. May we have the courage to prize every person as He does.
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