Infinite value

Part of my volunteer work includes sharing a devotional at community meetings. I have been thinking a lot about “the worth of souls” in recent months, and those thoughts made their way into my most recent devotional. It’s nothing fancy, but I was struck by the wealth of verses across world religions that focus on how important each person is. And I thought I’d share it here. ❤️

These are verses about the value of each individual person, or the infinite worth of each soul, from the holy texts of various religions including Sikhism, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Bahai, Islam, and Christianity. You may recognize some of them.

The worth of the soul cannot be described.

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.

A true yogi observes Me in all beings and also sees every being in Me. 

As a mother would risk her life to protect her child, even so should one cultivate a limitless heart with regard to all beings.

Ye are the fruits of one tree, and the leaves of one branch.

Whoever has saved a life, it is as though he has saved all of humanity.

Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care.

Remember the worth of souls is great in the sight of God.

Each person has infinite value, and this is why we do the work that we do. Amen.