“You’re Not Acceptable!”

Remaking Others in Our Image.

We can demean God’s image in others by failing to let people be themselves.

Instead of affirming their unique talents, interests, and abilities, we try to remake them in our image. Such attempts send the message: “You’re not acceptable.”

“…For in the image of God has God made man.” (Gen. 9:6)

How much of our criticism, nagging, or even “counsel” is based on the insecurities that arise in our hearts when someone isn’t like us?

God made each of us just as He wanted, and He alone orders and effects our change!