Is giving truly better than receiving? Most of the time, the answer is yes. But sometimes receiving can be a life-changing experience too. In this episode, James Bryan Smith tells of how the gift of a valuable, limited-edition guitar helped him understand that we are people of sacred worth. When receiving something of great value, we naturally feel the need to take extra special care of that gift.

As Jim received the guitar, he immediately felt the need to do everything he could to keep the guitar in perfect condition. He realized that if he cared this much for a guitar, why wouldn’t he do the same for himself? Jim goes on to explain that we are unceasing spiritual beings with an eternal destiny in God’s great universe, a glorious thought that informs us of our sacred worth. Once we begin to embrace this, we will in turn take greater care of ourselves and others.

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