Valioso
Cada ser humano é precioso aos olhos de Deus. As Escrituras revelam que fomos criados à imagem divina, resgatados por alto preço e chamados para um propósito eterno.
O valor que Deus nos dá
Nosso valor não vem de conquistas ou aparências, mas do fato de sermos amados pelo Criador. Deus cuida até dos passarinhos — quanto mais de nós!
29 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet neither of them falls to the ground without your Father.30 Nay, the very hairs of your head are all numbered.31 Fear not, then; you are much more valuable than sparrows.
12 And does not a mean greatly excel a sheep? It is lawful, therefore, to do good on the Sabbath.
6 Are not five sparrows sold for two pence? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God:7 yes, the very hairs of your head are all numbered: fear not, therefore; you are much more valuable than sparrows.
26 Observe the fowls of heaven. They neither sow nor reap. They have no storehouse; but your heavenly Father feeds them. Are not you much more valuable than they?
Preciosos aos olhos de Deus
O Senhor declara que somos preciosos e valiosos aos seus olhos. Ele nos chama de propriedade exclusiva e nos reveste de glória.
O verdadeiro valor
A Bíblia nos ensina que a fé, a integridade e o caráter são mais valiosos que ouro ou prata. O que tem valor eterno transcende o material.
6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision avails anything, nor uncircumcision; but faith, which works by love.
24 But I make no account of any of these things, nor do I regard even life itself; so that I may but joyfully finish my course, and the ministry which I have received of the Lord Jesus, even to testify the good news of the favor of God.