STOP AND THINK – Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible. (Virginia Satir, 20th century American author and psychotherapist)
Satir is right! But she left out one very important thing. We have self-worth because mankind is created in the image of God. When you realize that truth, then “feelings of worth can flourish.” Realizing your own value (to God) makes it much easier to take into account the worth of everyone else, and to treat them with respect.
Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment. (Romans 12:3)