How does the passage relate to believers being precious?
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Believers are made precious through their relationship with Christ, who views them as valuable and honorable.
In Isaiah 43:4, God expresses that His people are precious in His sight. This concept is reinforced in 1 Peter 2:7, which states that those who believe are precious because they are connected to Christ. His intrinsic worth and sacrifice imbue believers with a new identity—one that is valued and honorable before God. This relationship does not diminish the reality of believers' sinfulness; rather, it elevates them through Christ's redemptive work. It’s a profound encouragement that despite their failings, believers are viewed as precious treasures to God, reaffirming His love and mercy towards them.
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