Why I NEED the Bible: Reason #8

Our society at large has a lot of beliefs about who and what people are, here are just a few examples...





We are consumers... which leads to a "what's in it for me?" mentality, ultimately, leading to rampant materialism.
    
 OR


We are just another animal... which leads to a devaluing of human life and, ultimately, injustices like the sex slave trade.

     OR

We are machines... which leads to an emphasis on production and, ultimately, a form of slavery.

These options that are presented by the culture and the others like them are pretty terrible. 
Fortunately, the Bible opens up another option for us...


We are beings created by a loving God... which leads to a high value of life, a special dignity to humanity and, ultimately, a genuine love for people. 




Here is another reason why I NEED the Bible:

    8) It helps me to see the true value of people.  

Check out this passage...

When I consider your heavens,
the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars,
which you have set in place,
what is mankind that you are mindful of them,
human beings that you care for them?

You have made them a little lower than the angels
   and crowned them with glory and honor.
 

Psalm 8:3-5

Ryan