What is the most expensive thing you have ever bought? If you had the money to buy any one thing, what would it be? Why would you be willing to spend so much on something?
The value of something is determined by what you will pay for it. You would pay $100 for a new phone but not for a piece of gum.
Which on of these would you be willing to pay $50,000:
(If you picked the red one, stop being a smart aleck.)
Sometimes we feel like we don’t have much worth. We feel like the red car in a world of Aston Martins. Have you ever struggled with being insecure about appearance or abilities?
Read
Psalms 139:13-14
What do these verses show about how God created us?
1 Peter 1:18-19
If the value of something is determined by what you are willing to pay for it, what do these verses say about your value to God? Does this affect your self-worth?
Think about it
What are some insecurities that you struggle with? What does the Bible say about them?
Comparison is often the source of insecurity. When we look at what others have, can do, or look like compared to us it can make us feel insecure. Are there any things in your life that are encouraging the trap of comparison? (social media, friends, etc.)
What can you do to escape these things and live in the truth of who God created you to be?
Moving Forward
Read Ephesians 2:10
God has created you for a purpose and has plans for you. When we are living in God’s purpose for us, we can really know our true value. What are some of the “good works” God has for you to do? (Oh, and don’t compare them to what God has for others to do.)