The actual word “esteem” only appears less than a dozen times in most English translations of the Bible. Many synonyms for this human need for personal worth can be found in the scripture texts like this morning’s readings where humbleness before the Lord is encouraged. Daniel 10:10-12, 15-19 A hand touched me and Read more
We were therefore buried with him through baptism
into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead
through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. — Romans 6:4
