## *“Yet He is not partial to princes, Nor does He regard the rich more than the poor; For they are all the work of His hands.” -* Job 34:19

“Be careful how you judge people based on what they’re wearing. Because you never know who has money.”

It’s a shame that the first part of this statement is so spoiled by the last. It’s inspired by the notion that you should never make an unfair assumption of others that would cause you to treat them differently. But it’s justified by the possibility that they may be rich. The only problem with that is, the possibility that they may be rich is not the reason you shouldn’t make unfair assumptions.

The truth is, they’re human beings just like you. That’s why you shouldn’t judge them unfairly.

The person you just met is wearing ordinary (or less than ordinary) clothes… Why does that matter?

The world’s definition of success is to attain a career with a fancy title, own a large, extravagant house, make millions of dollars or drive a luxurious car. The world’s definition of value is to be attractive, have enough power to influence change (good or bad), achieve fame or to be polished to perfection. Only then are you finally “somebody.”

But the moment we were brought into this world, we were somebody. There isn’t one person on this earth who is a nobody. God cares for all of His creation. He sees that the birds and the trees get fed. How, then, would He not see that we are also taken care of? ([Matthew 6:26](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+6%3A26&version=NIV))

We’re not supposed to be careful of how we treat people simply because we don’t know if they have money. We’re just supposed to treat people with kindness because we would want someone to do the same to us ([Matthew 7:12](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+7%3A12&version=NIV)). It’s not about what someone can do for you. Whether a rich person can change the trajectory of our life. Whether someone who is poor can afford the item we’re selling. It does not matter. What does is how much we love others as we love ourselves.

We were made in His image. Not just him. Not just her. Not just them. Not just you. All of us. So, no one is above or below another. And that’s the beauty of our God: He sees all of His children the same. Why can’t we?

Take the time to see the world for what it’s worth. There is beauty in it, because it is God’s creation. Take the time to see you for what you’re worth. No matter what anyone else says about you, you are somebody. You always have been, and you always will be. Take the time to see others for what they’re worth. God loves them just as He loves you. Treat them the way you’d want to be treated. Treat them how you’d want someone you care about to be treated. Treat them better than yourself ([Philippians 2:3](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+2%3A3&version=NIV)).

*__Moment of Reflection:__* In the end, no one knows exactly when, but the Lord will take an account for the things we’ve done ([Mark 13:32-37](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+13%3A32-37&version=NIV)). And He won’t care how much money came into our hands. He’ll only care that we considered His ways ([Job 34:26-27](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Job+34%3A26-27&version=NIV)).

What if the last person you had an encounter with was the person He asked to testify to how you treat others? What would they say?

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