What does God consider to be of worth?

1 Corinthians 13:13Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love.

God values the enduring characteristics of faith, hope, and love. What makes love the greatest? While each of these is eternal, eventually faith and hope will not be necessary. Heaven will be an unending and unlimited experience of God’s love.

Proverbs 4:7Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! And whatever else you do, develop good judgment.

God values wisdom and good judgment.

1 Timothy 4:8“Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.”

God values a persistent and disciplined desire to know and follow him.

Ecclesiastes 7:1A good reputation is more valuable than costly perfume.

God values a good reputation.

Proverbs 20:15Wise words are more valuable than much gold and many rubies.

God values wise and helpful words.

Proverbs 31:10Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is more precious than rubies.

God values virtue and exemplary conduct.

John 3:16“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.”

God values our love for him and gratitude for our salvation.

Romans 5:8God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.

God values his deep and selfless love for us.