When we allow habits to define us, we trade the freedom of grace for the chains of shame. This mindset distorts how we see ourselves, casting a shadow over the truth of our inherent worth. But what does Scripture reveal about our value in God’s eyes? In Genesis 1:27, the Bible declares that we are created in the image of God, carrying intrinsic value and purpose. This foundational truth is a cornerstone of understanding who we are and how God sees us.

The Bible goes further in describing Adam as a son of God—not in a begotten sense but as a creation, an offspring of the Creator. This profound relationship between God and humanity underscores the sacredness of life itself. Through Adam, we glimpse the divine origin of humanity; through Christ, the only begotten Son of God, we are invited into a recreation process. In Christ, we are spiritually reborn, begotten anew into God’s family. Together, these truths reveal a dual affirmation of our worth: as bearers of God’s image and as redeemed children of the Most High.