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 copper coin? And not one of them shall fall to the ground without your Father.30 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.31 Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.
12 How much more, then, does a man excel a sheep! Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath.
6 Are not five sparrows sold for two copper coins? And not one of them is forgotten before God.7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.
26 Observe the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your Heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value 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.
4 Since you were precious in My eyes, you have been honored, and I have loved you; therefore I will give men for you, and people for your life.
5 Now therefore, if you will listen to obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be a special treasure to Me above all people; for all the earth is Mine.
1 Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of Jehovah 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.
6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but faith working through love.
3 Let not mercy and truth forsake you; tie them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart;4 so you shall find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver; the heart of the wicked is as little.
10 Who can find a woman of strength? For her value is far above rubies.
24 But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.