The crown
of God's creation was humankind. The Bible
says that God created humanity in His image and after His likeness. The image
of God means that humankind is worthy of honor. The Christian faith and worldview is based on
a set of non-negotiable truths. One of these is that human life is inherently
valuable.
The powerful idea that every single person has inherent
value is rooted in the image of God. A proper understanding of the image of God
should breathe life into everything we do. See below the things we have in
common with God.
Choice-Another common trait
between humanity and God is choice. Both God and humankind are beings that have
the ability to choose though God does not have the ability to choose evil.
Neither God nor humanity are programmed or forced to make any choices. This
freedom was given to humanity by God and humankind is responsible for the
choices we make.
Conscience-Humankind and God
both have a moral sense of right and wrong. Each knows and understands the
difference between good and evil. God does not have the capacity to choose evil
while humanity does.
Creativity-Another attribute
that God and humankind have in common is creativity. The Bible says God created the universe and everything within it. Human
beings are also are creative having been given this ability by God.
Emotions- Humankind
and God both have emotions. For example, each can give love and receive love.
God, as well as humanity, can be angry. Both humankind and God have the
capacity to feel and express emotions. These are common traits that both God
and humanity share.
Personality-Both
humankind and God have personality. That is to say they can both think and
communicate as rational beings. They each have personal identity that is
separate from other rational beings and from non-living things. Humankind and
God also have the ability to communicate to other rational beings.
[i] Sources used:
·
“What does it mean to be made in God's image?” By David Closson
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www.blueletterbible.org
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