how does God view us?

[ayin jade]

This came up in a devotional written by someone whose books are popular. I am curious what your take is on this.

We are treasures to God.

Scriptural support would be greatly appreciated for your views.

[Jayyycuuup]

This came up in a devotional written by someone whose books are popular. I am curious what your take is on this.

We are treasures to God.

Scriptural support would be greatly appreciated for your views.

Define we lol, those who are saved or just in General?

God looks at our hearts individually (Psalms 33:14-15) so in a sense I'd say yes ?

[Sevenseas]

Well, that is not in scripture that I know of (but it sure does sound gushy)

The treasure seems to be actually the gospel or the Holy Spirit within us...and we, the earthen vessel in which the treasure resides

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of the power will be of God and not from ourselves; II Cor. 4:7

There are many ways we could state (in the Bible) that God views us, but to the best of my knowledge, treasure is not one

For example, we are 'chosen'

[gdemoss]

Psa 135:4 For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, [and] Israel for his peculiar treasure.

Exd 19:5 Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed , and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure5459 unto me above all people: for all the earth [is] mine:

Mal 3:17 And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.

[Sevenseas]

Psa 135:4 For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, [and] Israel for his peculiar treasure.

Exd 19:5 Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed , and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure5459 unto me above all people: for all the earth [is] mine:

Mal 3:17 And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.

Um...those verses are speaking of an entire race of people who were chosen by God for a particular purpose which is still being fulfilled

I do not believe the devotional spoken of by jade is referring to the Jewish nation.

The New Testament does not reference Christians as per the OT verses that you are quoting.

Anyway, too much to get into here

[gdemoss]

Psa 135:4 For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, [and] Israel for his peculiar treasure.

Exd 19:5 Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed , and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure5459 unto me above all people: for all the earth [is] mine:

Mal 3:17 And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.

Um...those verses are speaking of an entire race of people who were chosen by God for a particular purpose which is still being fulfilled

I do not believe the devotional spoken of by jade is referring to the Jewish nation.

The New Testament does not reference Christians as per the OT verses that you are quoting.

Anyway, too much to get into here

I agree with your assessment on who these pertain too. I was simply pointing out that God does consider some 'treasures' so it isn't far fetched to think that his thoughts of us are similar.

Gary

[xero]

With love.

[JTC]

I can see where God might consider us as treasures. Even before we're saved, we are potential vessels of the Holy Spirit. The Bible says God loves us, and Jesus once said the Father isn't willing that any should be lost. So I think it's fair to say God loves us even as unsaved, and maybe as treasures once we are saved. I wouldn't have chosen that word myself, but it's conceivable. I'd have to read the entire devotional to give a better opinion.

[gdemoss]

I can see where God might consider us as treasures. Even before we're saved, we are potential vessels of the Holy Spirit. The Bible says God loves us, and Jesus once said the Father isn't willing that any should be lost. So I think it's fair to say God loves us even as unsaved, and maybe as treasures once we are saved. I wouldn't have chosen that word myself, but it's conceivable. I'd have to read the entire devotional to give a better opinion.

Reading what you wrote jarred a thought in my mind.

2Ti 2:19-21 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, [and] prepared unto every good work.

We are vessels of gold and silver in Gods house. Sounds like treasure to me.

Gary