Luke 15: 1-10; John 3: 16-17; 2 Nephi 26: 24-28; Moses 1: 39

How does knowing that you are of great worth to God affect the way you feel about yourself and others?

"1 Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.

2 And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.

3 ¶ And he spake this parable unto them, saying,

4 What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?

5 And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.

6 And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.

7 I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.

8 ¶ Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it?

9 And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.

10 Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth." (Luke 15: 1-10)

"16 ¶ For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved." (John 3: 16-17)

"24 He doeth not anything save it be for the benefit of the world; for he loveth the world, even that he layeth down his own life that he may draw all men unto him. Wherefore, he commandeth none that they shall not partake of his salvation.

25 Behold, doth he cry unto any, saying: Depart from me? Behold, I say unto you, Nay; but he saith: Come unto me all ye ends of the earth, buy milk and honey, without money and without price.

26 Behold, hath he commanded any that they should depart out of the synagogues, or out of the houses of worship? Behold, I say unto you, Nay.

27 Hath he commanded any that they should not partake of his salvation? Behold I say unto you, Nay; but he hath given it free for all men; and he hath commanded his people that they should persuade all men to repentance.

28 Behold, hath the Lord commanded any that they should not partake of his goodness? Behold I say unto you, Nay; but all men are privileged the one like unto the other, and none are forbidden." (2 Nephi 26: 24-28)

"39 For behold, this is my work and my glory—to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man." (Moses 1: 39)

And here's the end part of the commentary entitled: “The worth of souls is great in the sight of God.” : 

"Here are some other passages that teach about the worth of a soul: Luke 15:1–10; John 3:16–17; 2 Nephi 26:24–28; Moses 1:39. Based on these passages, how would you summarize the way God feels about you? You might also search President Dieter F. Uchtdorf’s message “You Matter to Him” (Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2011, 19–22) to find words and phrases that help you know about your worth to God.

How does God show you that you are of great worth to Him? How does this affect the way you feel about yourself and others?

See also Joy D. Jones, “Value beyond Measure,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2017, 13–15; Topics and Questions, “Children of God,” Gospel Library." 

I matter to the Lord and so is every one of His children. This makes me think better of others. The Lord is the Judge. My job is to love everyone. Over the years I've been improving in the way I see others and the way I love them. I've been able to leave the act of judging others to God now more than ever before. I'm still working on it. I'm a work in progress. As I rely on the Lord and keep doing my part, repenting and transforming, I am able to stay on this strait and narrow path leading back to God's kingdom, becoming more like Him, and seeing the worth of souls the way God sees them more than ever before.