What does the Bible say about who makes us different?

In 1 Corinthians 4:7, it is asked, 'Who maketh thee to differ from another?' This question highlights the truth that any differences among us come not from our own merits but from God's sovereign grace. Romans 3:23 reinforces that all have sinned and come short of the glory of God, indicating that we share a common guilt, and thus, any distinction in our spiritual state is solely the work of the Lord. The Scriptures repeatedly affirm that it is God who puts a difference between individuals, as seen in Exodus 11:7, where God makes a distinction between the Egyptians and Israel. Therefore, we must acknowledge that our differences are derived from God's mercy and grace alone.