I think the first and literal meaning is that He has much the same bodily shape as us. In tha Bible it speaks of the hand, arm and eyes of the Lord. Only His would be much more significant and majestic.
Secondly, it refers to God's psychy. His feelings, thoughts, emotions, etc. These characteristics that He Himself has, He put in us so that we can communicate with Him and He with us. That's the main reason why He gave us these characteristics. Only, His feelings thoughts and emotions are pure while man's is wicked and evil. When we turn to Him as our Saviour, He puts His thoughts feelings and emotions in us so that we can become more like Him.
Genesis 1:26a
Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness
In what ways are we made in God's image? God obviously did not create us exactly like himself because God has no physical body. Instead, we are reflections of God's glory. Some feel that our reason, creativity, speech, or self-determination is the image of God. More likely, it is our entire self that reflects the image of God. We will never be totally like God because he is our supreme Creator. But we do have the ability to reflect his character in our love, patience, forgiveness, kindness, and faithfulness.
Knowing that we are made in God's image and thus share many of his characteristics provides a solid basis for self-worth. Human worth is not based on possessions, achievements, physical attractiveness, or public acclaim. Instead it is based on being made in God's image. Because we bear God's image, we can feel positive about ourselves. Criticizing or downgrading ourselves is criticizing what God has made and the abilities he has given us. Knowing that you are a person of worth helps you love God, know him personally, and make a valuable contribution to those around you.
Originally posted by STANGJust about all ways are we made in God's image. We created god for the purpose of worship. Who better to worship than us?
1. In what ways are we made in God's image ?
2. In what ways aren't we made in God's image ?
We are not in gods image when we are our selves. He is better than us. Because our ideal is better than our tribe.
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Originally posted by StarValleyWyAncestor worship?
Just about all ways are we made in God's image. We created god for the purpose of worship. Who better to worship than us?
We are not in gods image when we are our selves. He is better than us. Because our ideal is better than our tribe.
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