What does the Bible say about self-worth?

The Bible calls attention to the dangers of placing our self-worth in our achievements or good deeds. As mentioned in the sermon, we often create 'trophies' out of our lives, such as good works or personal accomplishments, and convince ourselves of our own righteousness. However, scripture warns against such self-deception. Instead, believers are called to recognize that true worth comes from God's mercy and grace, as seen in passages like 2 Corinthians 10:17, which states that we should glory in the Lord, not in ourselves.

It is vital for Christians to understand that our good works do not earn us position before God. Rather, it is through His grace and the everlasting covenant He has with His people that we find our assurance and identity. The acknowledgment of our inherent sinfulness leads us to rely solely on Christ's sacrifice for true self-worth, aligning with the historic Reformed view that salvation and identity come solely from God's sovereign work in our lives.