As followers of Christ, we are called to see others through the lens of God’s love. The Bible encourages us to recognize the goodness in people, to show kindness, and to extend grace. These verses will inspire us to see others as God sees them—with love, compassion, and hope.
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God Created Everyone in His Image
From the very beginning, God created humanity in His image, giving every person inherent worth and dignity. When we recognize this truth, we are reminded to treat others with respect and love. Seeing the good in others starts with understanding that they are God’s creation, designed with purpose and value.
Genesis 1:27
“So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.”
Psalms 139:14
“Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it.”
Ephesians 2:10
“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”
Matthew 10:29-31
“What is the price of two sparrows—one copper coin? But not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it. And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows.”
James 3:9
“Sometimes it praises our Lord and Father, and sometimes it curses those who have been made in the image of God.”
Love Others as God Loves Us
God’s love is unconditional, and He calls us to love others in the same way. By seeing others through the lens of His love, we cultivate compassion, kindness, and patience in our interactions.
John 13:34-35
“So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.”
1 John 4:7
“Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God.”
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
“Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.”
Romans 12:10
“Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.”
Colossians 3:14
“Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.”
Choose to See the Best in Others
It’s easy to focus on flaws, but God calls us to look beyond imperfections and see the potential in people. By choosing to see the good, we encourage and uplift those around us.
Philippians 4:8
“And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.”
Proverbs 11:27
“If you search for good, you will find favor; but if you search for evil, it will find you!”
1 Thessalonians 5:11
“So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.”
Romans 15:2
“We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord.”
Hebrews 10:24
“Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.”
Forgive and Show Mercy
Seeing the good in others requires a heart of forgiveness. Just as God has forgiven us, we are called to extend grace to those around us. When we let go of bitterness and choose mercy, we reflect the heart of Christ.
Colossians 3:13
“Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.”
Matthew 6:14-15
“If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.”
Luke 6:36
“You must be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate.”
Ephesians 4:31-32
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.”
Micah 7:18
“Where is another God like you, who pardons the guilt of the remnant, overlooking the sins of his special people? You will not stay angry with your people forever, because you delight in showing unfailing love.”
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Speak Life and Encouragement
Our words have power. When we choose to speak life, we bring hope and encouragement to those around us. God calls us to use our words to build up, not tear down.
Proverbs 16:24
“Kind words are like honey—sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.”
Ephesians 4:29
“Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.”
Proverbs 12:25
“Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.”
1 Peter 3:9
“Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will grant you his blessing.”
James 3:10
“And so blessing and cursing come pouring out of the same mouth. Surely, my brothers and sisters, this is not right!”
Trust God’s Plan for Others
Sometimes it’s hard to see the good in people, but God is always at work in their lives. He has a purpose for everyone, and we should trust that He is shaping them into His image.
Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”
Romans 8:28
“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.”
Philippians 1:6
“And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.”
Isaiah 64:8
“And yet, O Lord, you are our Father. We are the clay, and you are the potter. We all are formed by your hand.”
Ecclesiastes 3:11
“Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end.”
See Others Through the Eyes of Faith
Faith helps us see beyond the surface. Instead of focusing on what is wrong with people, we can trust that God is working in them, just as He is working in us.
2 Corinthians 5:7
“For we live by believing and not by seeing.”
Hebrews 11:1
“Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see.”
Matthew 17:20
“You don’t have enough faith,” Jesus told them. “I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it would move. Nothing would be impossible.”
Galatians 6:9
“So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.”
2 Corinthians 4:18
“So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever.”