in the image of God

We are created in the image of God! Here are some ways that we are like Him, in a number of ways, that we might reflect and represent Him:

* We are given authority over plants and animals, God has authority over everything.

We're to care for and develop the physical resources God has entrusted to us in ways that will honour Him and benefit others.

we are given value, God is of infinite value. This is why every human life, regardless of its relative potential or accomplishments, is sacred from conception to death. It's also why virtually every culture throughout history has recognized murder as the highest crime one can commit against another. To harm or destroy another person is to assault the image of God in that person.

we are created male and female, God is the trinity. Although God is neither male nor female in the biological sense, He exists as a Trinity, - Father, Son and Holy Spirit - each equally God while fulfilling all "roles" needed. Likewise, He has created humanity in two discrete, complementary genders, both equally bearing the image of God.

* we are given moral value that God created! He is holy, just, righteous and good. Concepts such as truth, justice, right and wrong only have meaning with relation to God, and only exist because God framed reality that way, in order to reflect His own moral nature.

* We have been given the ability to perceive, appreciate and create good and beautiful things by organizing and shaping the resources God has provided.

The heavens declare the glory of God, as does all of His creation. God is a God of beauty and creativity, who loves to express Himself through the unity and diversity of all that He has made.

* We are created to love! God didn't make us because He was lonely and needed something to do. He is totally self-sufficient, and within the Trinity, have enjoyed a perfect, loving relationship from eternity past and will continue to do so forever. Therefore, being made in God's image means we were built for relationship. Ultimately, God made us in His image so that we might glorify Him and enjoy eternal, intimate, loving relationship with Him.

These are just some of the ways that we are like God!