What Determines Human Worth?Key Text: Isaiah 43:1 (NKJV)“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine.”INTRODUCTION We live in a world that constantly assigns value—by productivity, wealth, influence, appearance, usefulness, or approval. People are praised, dismissed, elevated, or discarded based on what they can offer. But Scripture asks a deeper question: How does God measure human worth?The Bible’s answer is radically different from the world’s.Ellen G. White writes:“Heaven’s plan of salvation is broad enough to embrace the whole world. God longs to breathe into prostrate humanity the breath of life.”(Prophets and Kings, p. 377)Human worth, according to Scripture, is not achieved—it is bestowed.HUMAN WORTH BEGINS AT CREATION ScriptureGenesis 1:27 (NKJV)“So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.”Before humanity ever sinned…Before there was obedience or disobedience…Before achievement or failure…God declared humanity good.Biblical Story: Creation (Genesis 1–2)Adam and Eve are given:Identity (image-bearers)Relationship (communion with God)Responsibility (stewardship)Their worth existed before their work.Ellen G. White Commentary“Man was the crowning act of the creation of God, made in His image, and designed to be a counterpart of God.”(Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 45)Key Truth:Your worth is not something you earn—it is something you were given.SIN MARRED, BUT DID NOT ERASE, HUMAN WORTH ScriptureGenesis 9:6 (NKJV)“For in the image of God He made man.”This declaration comes after the Fall.Biblical Story: Cain (Genesis 4)Cain commits murder. God condemns the sin—but God does not annihilate Cain. He marks him for protection.Ellen G. White Commentary“In every human being, however fallen, there is a value that God estimates.”(Christ’s Object Lessons, p. 187)Key Truth:Sin damages character—but it does not erase worth.GOD PURSUES THE WORTHLESS IN THE EYES OF THE WORLD ScriptureLuke 19:10 (NKJV)“For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.”Biblical Story: The Woman at the Well (John 4)A SamaritanA womanMorally brokenSocially rejectedJesus initiates the conversation.Jesus reveals His identity.Jesus entrusts her with testimony.Ellen G. White Commentary“It is not the healthy who need a physician, but those who are sick. Christ came to save sinners.”(The Desire of Ages, p. 258)Key Truth:Being lost does not make you worthless, it makes you the object of divine pursuit.HUMAN WORTH IS NOT BASED ON STATUS OR APPEARANCE Scripture1 Samuel 16:7 (NKJV)“Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.”Biblical Story: David Anointed KingSend us your questions to be featured on the next podcast!Thank you for being part of the AskGod365 podcast community. We value you and appreciate greatly the time you are spending with us today. Please share your comments and questions at AskGod365.com Listen. Learn. Think. Grow. Together. AskGod365. Answers to life’s difficult questions.

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