I am Made in The Image and Likeness of God

Being made in the image of God (Imago Dei) is the core biblical teaching that humanity was intentionally designed to reflect God's character, dignity, and purpose in the world. Biblical Foundation • Genesis 1:26–27: God declared, "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness," creating human beings as both male and female to bear His image. • Genesis 9:6 & James 3:9: The New and Old Testaments confirm that human dignity remains intact even after the Fall, making every person worthy of respect and protection. • Colossians 3:10 & Ephesians 4:24: Through Jesus Christ, this image is actively renewed in true righteousness and holiness. The Gospel Text (Matthew 22:15–21) The passage describes the Pharisees and Herodians attempting to trap Jesus regarding the census tax to Caesar. Recognizing their hypocrisy, Jesus asks for the coin used for the tax, notes Caesar's image and inscription, and delivers the well-known response: "Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God." You can find the full scriptural text in the referenced source.