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God's Unique Creation
By: Lola Oni
Friday, July 3, 2026
"...love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous." Matthew 5:44-45
God's Word says He created us in His image. It was a perfect beginning that was designed by a perfect God (Genesis 1:27). There was no favoritism shown, and God gives everyone who believes in Jesus the opportunity to become His children (John 1:12). God's grace abounds to everyone who comes to Him by faith... all He asks in return is that we would willingly surrender control of our lives to Him.
But if we lose sight of who we are (God's children) and start focusing on temporal things, it will eventually lead to favoritism. It's displeasing to God and it usually causes disunity in His church. God says we're equal, so we can't disregard others, but we can't favor others either.
Our world values others differently instead focusing on the unique person God created (Psalm 139:14). But God's approach (equality) must be our approach too! If we let factors like appearances, wealth, power, and possessions influence the way we treat others, we're really no different than the world... and we aren't reflecting God's standards.
I will proclaim the name of the Lord. Oh, praise the greatness of our God! He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he. Deuteronomy 32:3-4
Christ followers must know the God we serve, and we must model His attributes and character in our actions. Knowing Him transforms us, and it helps us walk closely with Him. God has called each of us into His marvelous light, and He wants us to live a life that is worthy of His blessings.
Acts 10:34 says: "God does not show favoritism", so neither should we! It may not come naturally, but the Holy Spirit is there to guide, direct, and help us. God does His part; our part is simple: obeying His commands. I checked my heart today in this area of favoritism, and I'm encouraging all of you to do the same. Have I knowingly or unknowingly shown anyone favoritism?
Lord, "create in me a pure heart" (Psalm 51:10), and help me view everyone as equals. God, please help me reflect the grace you've shown me to everyone I meet!