EVERYBODY MATTERS TO GOD

I. Every Person Is Made In God's Image With A Soul - Gen 2:7
   A, God's  goodness to man - I Pet 3:9
      i) God keeps his promises
      ii) He is patient with us
      iii) He does not want us to go to Hell
      iv) He wants us to Repent
   B. He loves us so much he knows we must change and he warns us

II. We Matter So Much To God
   A. God does not show favoritism Acts 10: 34
      i) he does not favor the rich or strong like the world does
      ii) he looks on the heart - I Sam 16:7
  B. There is no limit to God's grace
      i) where sin abounds grace did more abound - Rom 5:20
      ii) he tasted death for EVERY man - Heb 2:9
      iii)  sets us free from sin
          -  if the Lord sets you free , you will be totally free - Jn 8:36
          -  if you abide in my word you are truly my disciples - Jn 8:31
      iv) sets us free from Legalism - Gal 5: 1-13
      v) causes us not to abuse it
         - since we are under his grace shall we continue in sin - Rom 6:1
         - since we are under Grace , we should walk in the light of God's word - I Jn 1:7
   C. He expects us to be inviters - Lk 14
      i) Jesus tells us in this parable that we MUST invite others
      ii) levels of invitation - ask ; bring ; compel
      iii) we should work to fill God's house
   D. God expects us to be :
      i) Compassionate ;we are concerned about health and happiness but we are mostly concerned about the soul III Jn 2
      ii) Committed - II Cor:9 you will find me when you search for me with ALL your heart

III. Take Homes
   A. Everyone Matters To God as proven by the price he paid for us and the proof of his love
   B. But God expects us to :
      i) to repent , abide in his word and be committed to him
      ii) be inviters of others - we can't overlook anyone
      iii) be compassionate to others