Say God gives a brand new, well equipped Mercedes to 2 men.
One man, a man of Godly character, praises God for it. He cannot believe how blessed he is to receive it, even unearned. Every day he is grateful for it, loves it polishes it, enjoys driving it. It has a tiny scratch and he doesn't mind. In fact, he likes it because he knows it's his. The scratch makes it unique. A day never gos by that he is not astounded by its beauty and function. Even when he has to take to the shop to repair, he is happy to do it since he cares for it and wants to invest in its future.
Another man, without Godly character, gets the same car. He laughs sarcastically because he knows he doesn't deserve it. He picks up hookers and makes drug deals in this car. He laughs even more because he thinks he is such a pimp. It makes him prideful and arrogant. He think he is better than others because of his car. He doesn't take it to the shop when the car needs it, letting it breakdown. When it breaks down he kicks the car and resents it for being such a lemon. After all he wanted to make a drug deal!
Is the car any less worthy? Of less value? No. This reflects the character of a man and has nothing to do with the value of a car.
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