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Inherent Worth: Embracing Our Dual Nature in God

by Menlo Church
on Nov 05, 2023

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Inherent Worth: Embracing Our Dual Nature in God

Sermon Summary

In my sermon, I explored the complex concept of human morality in relation to God's standards. I emphasized that while we, as humans, are not morally qualified to meet God's standard, we are still inherently good because we are created in His image. This duality of our nature is a testament to our infinite dignity, value, and worth. Our connection to God, through His design and the sacrifice of Jesus, reinforces our goodness and value, despite our moral shortcomings.

In the second part of the sermon, I delved deeper into the paradox of our simultaneous goodness and unworthiness. I stressed that our worth is not diminished by our inability to meet God's moral standard. Instead, it is amplified by our creation in God's image and our connection to Him through Jesus' sacrifice. This connection is a testament to our inherent worth and value, and it serves as a reminder of God's infinite love and mercy for us, despite our imperfections.

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Bible Study Guide

Bible Reading:

Genesis 1:27 - [00:32]
Romans 3:23 - [00:32]
John 3:16 - [00:32]

Observation Questions:

What does Genesis 1:27 tell us about our inherent value and worth?
According to Romans 3:23, how do we fall short of God's standard?
How does John 3:16 demonstrate God's love and sacrifice for us?

Interpretation Questions:

How does being created in the image of God (Genesis 1:27) affect our understanding of our own worth and value?
In what ways does Romans 3:23 highlight our inability to meet God's moral standard on our own?
How does the sacrifice of Jesus, as mentioned in John 3:16, bridge the gap between our moral shortcomings and God's standard?

Application Questions:

How does understanding that you are created in the image of God impact your self-perception and how you treat others?
In what areas of your life do you feel you fall short of God's standard, and how can you lean on Jesus' sacrifice in these areas?
How can you demonstrate to others their inherent worth and value as image-bearers of God this week?
How can you live out the love and sacrifice of Jesus as described in John 3:16 in your daily interactions?

Sermon Clips

1. "Here's the difficult part of this concept: we are not morally qualified to meet God's standard, so in that way, we aren't good at all." - 00:00

2. "But we are created in the image of God with infinite dignity, value, and worth." - 00:00

3. "So in one sense we aren't good, but in another sense, we are simultaneously good and valuable." - 00:00

4. "We are worth this connection to God because of the design of God." - 00:00

5. "Our worth and value are affirmed by the sacrifice of Jesus." - 00:00

Here's the difficult part of this concept:

We are not morally qualified to meet God's standard, so in that way, we aren't good at all.

But we are created in the image of God, with infinite dignity, value, and worth.

So, in one sense, we aren't good, but in another sense, we are simultaneously good and valuable and worthy of this connection to God because of the design of God and the sacrifice of Jesus.