260315 Dignity: The Bedrock of the Soul

Many times, the healing that Jesus offers us restores not only our bodies, but our souls. Suffering over long periods of time can take a toll on us such that our dignity begins to erode, and it becomes harder for us to believe that we are valuable in God’s eyes. When Jesus encounters the leper, He does not just heal him, He emphasizes that God desires to heal him, and in doing so, restores a dignity that had been lost. As we relate to others, we have a responsibility to build up our neighbors, while at the same time, not tearing ourselves down. When we choose to reinforce one another’s dignity, our breakthroughs are no longer fragile, but become the stable ground from which we truly worship and encounter God. Acts 3; Matthew 8; Matthew 23; 1 Peter 3; Proverbs 31 NYC Sunday Sermon | March 15, 2026