Self-worth

For Wednesday, September 28, 2022:

Galatians 6:4 NLT: “Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won’t need to compare yourself to anyone else.”

Mankind seems to count on having others boost our self-esteem. People write thank-you notes and send out congratulations. Our children play sports, and – win or lose – every student comes home with a trophy! Some people expect a framed “Certificate of Participation” just for living!

None of that is bad, but Paul is suggesting trading our self-esteem for self-worth. Self-worth comes from doing the right things for the right reasons, and from doing a good job. Self-worth means you can be proud of what you’ve done, regardless of what others may say, or even if they say nothing at all. If you believe it’s good and God says it’s good, you already know you’re valuable!

Sometimes your reward is in the life after this life. Let God be the one to boost your self-esteem! Then you can truly feel good about yourself!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

Jesus in the City Fellowship, 3249 30th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55406