Lately, I have been learning how our sense of Value in others determines how we interact with them. These ideas have helped produce a healthy sense of Balance in my life. By understanding Value, this concept has helped set me free from others who have rejected me; ignored me; disrespected me, etc. If someone does not Value you, let them go and move on. It is perfectly ok if someone does not Value you. No one is required to place Value in you. That said, ALL True Christians [will], according to their New Nature, find Value in all humans, for Eternal Life is what is at state.
1 Corinthians 9:22 NIV – “To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some."
The quality of our relationships is directly proportionate to the level of Value we place in others.
How do we define “Value” in others?
If someone has what we want or admire, our sense of Value toward them is heightened.
If we disrespect another person, we tend not to express heightened Value.
So . . .
Who we are in a relationship with, what is the ratio of Value shared between both parties? How do you each express your sense of Value towards one another?
Do you Value me? Do you Value them?
If we lack understanding, offer little leniency and patience, or are rude to others, what does this indicate regarding our level and sense of Value toward that person?
Are we ready to help those who have something we want and admire? Or, do we tend to reject and ignore those who we do not Value, those who have nothing to offer?