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!
Are two sparrows not sold for an assarion? And yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father.But even the hairs of your head are all counted.So do not fear; you are more valuable than a great number of sparrows.
How much more valuable then is a person than a sheep! So then, it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath."
Are five sparrows not sold for two assaria? And yet not one of them has gone unnoticed in the sight of God.But even the hairs of your head are all counted. Do not fear; you are more valuable than a great number of sparrows.
Look at the birds of the sky, that they do not sow, nor reap, nor gather crops into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more important 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.
"Since you are precious in My sight,
Since you are honored and I love you,
I will give other people in your place and other nations in exchange for your life.
Now then, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be My own possession among all the peoples, for all the earth is Mine;
"Arise, shine; for your light has come,
And the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.
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.
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but faith working through love.
Do not let kindness and truth leave you;
Bind them around your neck,
Write them on the tablet of your heart.
So you will find favor and a good reputation
In the sight of God and man.
The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver,
The heart of the wicked is worth little.
An excellent wife, who can find her?
For her worth is far above jewels.
But I do not consider my life of any account as dear to myself, so that I may finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify solemnly of the gospel of God’s grace.