Josh McGuire - A Paradox of Worth | Austin CFC | 2020-09-27
Summary
The speaker discusses how we constantly evaluate worth, comparing it to market values for objects. He argues that our true worth is found not in worldly measures but in scripture, specifically referencing being bought with a price through the blood of Christ. This divine purchase establishes an inherent and immeasurable value that combats feelings of worthlessness.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What are you worth according to the scriptures?Believers find their true value in biblical passages declaring that they have been bought with a price.
Redeemed with precious bloodBelievers are not redeemed with perishable things like silver and gold, but with the precious blood of Christ.
He gave himself for usJesus gave Himself up to redeem His people, proving how much worth they have to God.
You are just a vaporScripture reminds believers that human life is fleeting, appearing for a little while and then vanishing away like a vapor.
We are unworthy slavesJesus states that even after doing all that is commanded, believers should recognize themselves as unworthy servants who only did their duty.
Are you infinitely valuable or absolutely nothing?The narrow path requires holding both truths together: believers are infinitely valuable to God yet nothing in themselves.
Humble yourself and come back to the pathWhen pride or discouragement creeps in, believers can recalibrate by remembering their value in Christ and their status as unworthy servants.
Jesus in the temple at twelve years oldAt twelve, Jesus stayed behind in the temple and recognized His identity as the Son of God.
He continued in subjection for eighteen yearsAfter gaining revelation of His immense worth, Jesus chose to live as a nobody in subjection to His earthly parents for eighteen years.
Living as loved children and humble servantsBelievers can follow Jesus' example by waking up secure in God's love while spending the day serving others with humility.
