The population of the world is about 7, 217, 048, 650 and growing every second! (http://www.census.gov/popclock/) And guess what else? Every single one of these people is made in the image of God.
Is that amazing or what? If you need proof, it's right there in Genesis 1.
Even Distorted, a Mirror Still Reflects!
"Then God said, 'Let us make man in our image, after our likeness...' So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them." (Genesis 1:26-27)
True, after the Fall the image became distorted and ruined. I have heard it compared to looking in a broken mirror. But a reflection in a broken mirror is still a reflection!
So think about this the next time you are tempted to criticize or degrade someone else, whether silently or out loud: that person is made in God's image, and they are just as precious to Him as you are. Isn't that enough reason to show them God's love?
What do you think? Is this mind-blowing or what? Will you remember these truths the next time you are tempted to be mean to someone who is different from you? Share your thoughts below!
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