Sermon by Pastor Nick Krauss; Sermon Text Genesis 1:26-31
Struggling with identity issues is a persistent problem in all humanity, not just for teenagers. Unfortunately, the attempt to understand ourselves, our place in this world, and what it ultimately means to be human typically involves a lot of self-exploration without any standard to assess the truthfulness of what we find. We set out on a mission of self-discovery but without consulting our Creator, and we end up empty at the end of our search ultimately because “You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you” (Augustine, Confessions 1.1). We must never think of ourselves apart from the original purpose given to us at our creation: to be the image of God; to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.
