There are various expressions for the value of a person. I've heard people describe others as "not worth a plugged nickel." On the other hand, some have been described as "worth their weight in gold." Science tells us that the elements of our body are worth about $4.50. Actually, our value depends on how much we value others beginning with God himself.
Jesus told his disciples that the first would be last and the last would be first. He was speaking about being poor in spirit. That doesn't mean that we are poor spirited or poor in estate but rather that we are humble. The Bible also tells us in Romans 12:3 to "not consider ourselves more highly than we ought" and in Romans 12:10 to "in honor prefer one another." One sales marketer stated that when we value others we become valuable to them. I believe this applies to all our relationships.
When we put others first then our own sense of usefulness and value increases. When we put God first He is able to use us and bring value to our existence. When we put others first then our skills and gifts will be exercised for them and they will value us. As long as we put ourselves first we will be battling daily for position, popularity and finances as the elements of our value. Our greatest value lies in our availability as a channel of grace from God to others.
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