The Fact That God Created Us In His Image Is Often Misunderstood

By Claudine MacDonald


There is a natural pride that comes when a person is confident and accepts how they were made. Whether they are short or tall, thin or heavy, or walk with or without assistance, embracing the reality of self and being proud of it, is a good thing. However the pride and confidence goes astray when people begin to compare themselves to others and then assume that they are better than everyone else. This selfish comparison then turns divisive and creates a world of heartache and pain. One should take comfort in knowing that God created us in his image.

For centuries the world has been shared the truth that man has been created in the likeness of God. For humankind to be created means that there is a power that is vastly more intelligent than man himself. After all, the body is made up of so many moving parts that are made to work together in harmony.

When a human egg is fertilized it grows by taking on natural substances that can be found in nature. A human continually uses food, air, and other parts of nature to stay alive. And finally when the body dies it goes back to a pre human and totally natural state. Man does not have the ability to create life, or even make the items that go into life itself.

God must be powerful to create such a complex and beautiful system. This may be the reason why many take pleasure in saying that they are created in his likeness. But there are those that want to discredit others as being a godly image

Racial hatred has plagued the world for many years. People of color have been considered anything but godly by various white people. Conversely, there have been people of color making the assumption that white people are ungodly. People born into wealth will believe that they are Gods image while those who are starving are not.

Religion also plays an enormous part in this. There are those who may be affiliated with one religion that feel that their approach puts them in the best proximity to be like God. They can also frown on other religions, giving reasons why they are inferior.

The world will become a much better place when there is a removal or racial hatreds as well as prejudices towards any differences. The key lies in a better understanding of being created in Gods image. Ones main focus should be to serve God. There should be a desire to be in fellowship with Him. Being in his image means that one has the ability to connect with him. And everyone has the ability to have this connection.

Humans need to understand that being Godlike is not about the things that can break down once the body is dead. It is not about skin, features, or the material things one possesses. God created us in His image and that means most of all that we are loving, compassionate, and have the capacity to make wise choices.




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