longings of the heart: Dignity by ric Gustafson
Our dignity is rooted in the fact that we are loved by God. Our dignity is not tied up in possessions, accomplishments, status or position. These things do not matter in the eyes of God. Our dignity and value as a person is anchored in God's love for us. When other people's love for us fails, God's love will not.
We were made to be loved by God. Envy distorts our longing for dignity. Envy teaches us that we might lose what we have. Envy is a sin and must be dealt with. The antidote for envy is kindness. When we are kind to someone else, it becomes the center of our dignity. When we are kind to others, they will have dignity in themselves.
Praise God that because he loves us so much, we can have dignity.
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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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