Dear to God

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What is man?
Naturalism says he is a product of a long evolutionary process. Marxism says he has value only as he produces. Secularism says he is important only as he achieves—and his importance is measured by his achievement. Materialism says he is worth what he possesses.
In any case man has no value in and of himself—life has no meaning apart from usefulness—there is no such thing as human destiny.
According to the Bible, man is of intrinsic worth. He was created by God in His image—to be loved by God—to be a friend of God—to enjoy Him forever!
Man therefore is of infinite value. He is of such value that the Son of God left heaven and came to earth to die on a cross so that man could live forever in his heavenly Father's presence and blessing.
The measure of the value of one person—any person is the measure of Christ's sacrifice. To God, there is no such thing as an unimportant person. Each individual is precious eternally—precious to God.
"I will praise Thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are Thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. My substance was not hid from Thee when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in Thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them." Psa. 139:14-1614I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. 15My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. 16Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them. (Psalm 139:14‑16).