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Bible verses about self-worth and identity

What does the Bible say about self-worth and identity?

Scripture says you are made in God's image, fearfully and wonderfully made, and created on purpose for good works.

“I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well.”
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.”
“God created man in his own image. In God’s image he created him; male and female he created them.”
“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that you may proclaim the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.”
“The LORD, your God, is among you, a mighty one who will save. He will rejoice over you with joy. He will calm you in his love. He will rejoice over you with singing.”
“Since you have been precious and honored in my sight, and I have loved you, therefore I will give people in your place, and nations instead of your life.”
““Aren’t two sparrows sold for an assarion coin? Not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Therefore don’t be afraid. You are of more value than many sparrows.”
““Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. Before you were born, I sanctified you. I have appointed you a prophet to the nations.””

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Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, which is in the public domain.

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