In God's eyes, every person has inherent worth and value, as seen in the Psalmist's declaration that we are "fearfully and wonderfully made" (Psalms 139:13-14). The Lord looks beyond outward appearances, as noted in 1 Samuel 16:7, and instead focuses on the heart. Our identity and sense of self-worth are rooted in our relationship with God, not in fleeting external measures, as 1 Peter 3:3-4 reminds us. Through His promises, such as those found in Joshua 1:9 and Isaiah 43:4, God encourages us to trust in His love and care, leading to a deeper understanding of our value and purpose.
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For You formed my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works, and I know this very well.
But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.”
Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.
Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
Because you are precious and honored in My sight, and because I love you, I will give men in exchange for you and nations in place of your life.
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.
So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.
And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him.
I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works, and I know this very well.
Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.
Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.