(A reflection on true humility and holy self-worth)
There’s a phrase that’s been echoing in my heart lately:
“I don’t believe I’m better than anyone else… and I also believe no one is better than me.”
At first, it feels like a paradox. Like something you’re not quite sure you’re allowed to say out loud.
But the more I let it sit, the more I realise:
This is not pride.
This is not a comparison.
This is peace; the kind that comes from knowing who you are in Christ.
The Easy Side of Humility
For many of us raised in the faith, humility was rightly emphasised. We were taught to walk gently, to consider others above ourselves, to avoid boasting or exalting our own name.
And that’s biblical:
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves…”
Philippians 2:3
There is a sacred beauty in not thinking too highly of ourselves.
But there’s also a hidden danger:
We begin to think less of ourselves not just in posture, but in value.
The Harder Side of Self-Worth
What Scripture also teaches and what we often miss is that your value is not up for debate.
You were handcrafted by the living God:
“I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”
Psalm 139:14
You were made in His image:
“So God created mankind in His own image, in the image of God He created them; male and female He created them.”
Genesis 1:27
And in Christ, your dignity is restored no matter your background, failures, or titles:
“There is neither Jew nor Gentile, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”
Galatians 3:28
This doesn’t mean we’re all the same in role, gifting, or circumstance but it does mean we stand on level ground before the cross.
Dust and Glory
We are all made of the same dust
And we all carry the image of the same glory.
There’s no need to exalt ourselves.
But there’s also no reason to shrink back.
Because when you understand your worth in Christ, you stop playing the comparison game. You don’t need to climb over others to feel important, and you don’t need to bow beneath them to feel accepted.
You simply stand grounded in grace.
So no I’m not better than anyone else.
But no one is better than me either.
And that’s not arrogance.
That’s identity.
Final Thought: The Jesus Pattern
Jesus washed feet and stilled storms.
He rode into town on a donkey and walked out of the tomb in victory.
He knew when to stoop low.
He also knew when to speak with divine authority.
He was never driven by pride, and yet He never doubted who He was.
And He invites us into the same way of being humble, yet unshakably secure in the Father’s love.
So here’s your reminder today:
You are no better than anyone else.
And no one is better than you.
You are His.
And that is enough.
