Rights are best guarded when each person and group guards for others those rights they wish guarded for themselves.
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I testify that no one of us is less treasured or cherished of God than another. I testify that He loves each of us—insecurities, anxieties, self-image, and all. He doesn’t measure our talents or our looks; He doesn’t measure our professions or our possessions. He cheers on every runner, calling out that the race is against sin, not against each other.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes that everyone is equally valued by God, irrespective of their flaws or societal standards.
Jeffrey R. Holland's quote speaks to the fundamental belief that God loves each person unquestionably, regardless of their insecurities and societal metrics. It invites individuals to realize that their worth is inherent and not dictated by talents, looks, jobs, or material possessions. Instead of comparing ourselves with each other, we are encouraged to focus on personal growth and moral integrity, as the true competition is overcoming sin and striving for betterment.
Themes
LoveWorthEqualitySelf-AcceptanceGodValidation
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon addressing self-worth, one could use this quote to emphasize that everyone is loved by God.
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