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“It may be a very bad thing that I needed God to die for me, but it is a wonderful thing that God thinks I am worth dying for.” quote by John Ortberg
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“It may be a very bad thing that I needed God to die for me, but it is a wonderful thing that God thinks I am worth dying for.”

John Ortberg

About This Quote

Source Sermon: Grace and Redemption, John Ortberg, 2015

God values the individual enough to sacrifice Himself, offering a profound sense of worth despite personal flaws

In simple terms: God’s sacrifice affirms personal worth

Key Takeaway

Embrace the belief that you are valued by the divine

Themes

faith redemption worthiness

Mood

reverent hopeful

Type

sermon theological reflection

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • spiritual counseling
  • grief support

Key Concepts

sacrifice theology self‑esteem

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this belief shape your self‑image?
  • Can you extend this worth to others?
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