What does the Bible say about self image?
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The Bible teaches that a healthy self-image is rooted not in appearance, achievement, or human approval, but in knowing that we are God’s creatures, fallen sinners, and redeemed people called to live for his glory. Genesis 1:27 and Psalm 139:14 affirm the dignity of being made by God, while Genesis 2:7 reminds us of our dependence on him. God looks on the heart rather than outward appearance, as 1 Samuel 16:7 teaches, and 1 Peter 3:3-4 commends inward godliness. Romans 12:1-2 calls believers to renewed minds, and Ephesians 2:10 assures them that, in Christ, they are God’s workmanship, created for good works.
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- Romans 12:1-2
[1] Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. [2] Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.
- Psalms 139:14
I will give thanks to you, For I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well.
- 1 Peter 3:3-4
[3] Let your beauty be not just the outward adorning of braiding the hair, and of wearing jewels of gold, or of putting on fine clothing; [4] but in the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God very precious.
- Genesis 1:27
God created man in his own image. In God's image he created him; male and female he created them.
- Galatians 1:10
For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? For if I were still pleasing men, I wouldn't be a servant of Christ.
- Genesis 2:7
Yahweh God formed man from the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.
- Proverbs 29:25
The fear of man proves to be a snare, But whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.
- Ephesians 2:10
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.
- 1 Corinthians 9:25
Every man who strives in the games exercises self-control in all things. Now they do it to receive a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible.
- 1 Samuel 16:7
But Yahweh said to Samuel, "Don't look on his face, or on the height of his stature; because I have rejected him: for [Yahweh sees] not as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but Yahweh looks at the heart."
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