Values Quote by Joni Eareckson Tada
““But that's the same for everyone if we let society determine our value," Steve explained as he sat down on the piano bench. "We always lose when we evaluate ourselves according to some one else's ideas or standards. And there are as many standards as there are people. A jock measures you by your athletic ability; a student by your brains; a steady by your looks. It's a losing battle," he said, striking a sour piano chord for added emphasis. "We have to forget about what people say or think, and recognize that God's values are the only important ones.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on self-worth, 2019
Self-worth should be based on divine values, not societal standards that vary per individual.
In simple terms: Value yourself by higher principles, not others' opinions.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize inner values over external judgments.
Themes
self-worth
societal pressure
spirituality
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career evaluation
- social media
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
individual standards
comparative judgment
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you align actions with your core values?
- What steps help you ignore external judgments?
A Different Perspective
Societal standards can still influence self-perception.
![“A God out there and values out there, if they existed, would be utterly useless and unintelligible to us. There is nothing to be gained by nostalgia for the old objectivism, which was in any case used only to justify arrogance, tyranny, and cruelty. People [forget] ... how utterly hateful the old…” quote by Don Cupitt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/94d/don-cupitt-31574_arrogance_a-god-out-there-and-values-out-there-if_1022705.jpg)
