Counsel of Spiritual Life

Counsel #2 — Our Value In Christ

Picture: Counsel #2 — Our Value In Christ CSL 12.1

Our Christian identity includes being immensely valued by Christ. CSL 12.2

If you were the ONLY PERSON on the entire planet that sinned, Jesus would have left heaven and died just for you. And in fact, He loves you right now as intensely as though there really were no one else for whom He died. He sees you as precious and valuable. He wants you!^[10] CSL 12.3

If we are confident that God made us fearfully and wonderfully (Psalms 139:14) and that He loves us unconditionally, our self-esteem and sense of security will be healthy. We will view ourselves positively and have a heightened awareness of our value. CSL 12.4

“Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God.” 1 John 3:1 NKJV CSL 12.5

“The price paid for our redemption, the infinite sacrifice of our heavenly Father giving His Son to die for us, should give us exalted conceptions of what we may become through Christ… What a value this places upon man! Through transgression the sons of man become the subjects of Satan. Through faith in the atoning sacrifice of Christ the sons of Adam may become the sons of God.” Ellen White in Steps to Christ, p. 15 CSL 12.6

Reflect: How does the knowledge of Christ’s boundless love for you strengthen your self-worth and impact your identity? CSL 12.7