Imago Dei
When God made you in God's image, was it because God has a beautiful smile and dreamy eyes like you?
Consider that you're made in God's image because when you do good, you feel good.
And when you do bad, you feel bad.
Guilt, shame, regret - they all have their places in our hearts when we hurt, harm, and offend.
Joy, laughter, and contentment also have places in us, and are often rewards for doing the good and right thing.
Scientifically, sure it's evolution,
Theologically, it's God, it's God, it's love, in you.
Our most profound reflection of God is when we love God, ourselves, and one another
This is Christianity 101:
You were created in love, you do your best work out of love, and you will return to love.
Why are you a lover?
Because God is a lover - in whose image you were created.
Christians don't do good things to get to heaven, we do good things to say thanks to a loving God for giving us heaven.
See you Sunday.
