How Does God Feel About All His Children?
A Dissection of Jacob 2:21
Core Question
Question: How does God feel about all His children?
📒 Jacob 2:21
“Do ye not suppose that such things are abominable unto him who created all flesh? And the one being is as precious in his sight as the other. And all flesh is of the dust; and for the selfsame end hath he created them, that they should keep his commandments and glorify him forever.”
Takeaway: Jacob 2:21 reveals that God feels unwavering, equal, personal love toward every one of His children, and He calls us to live in that same spirit of sacred regard as we keep His commandments and grow into His likeness.
🜂 Dissection of Jacob 2:21
“The one being is as precious in his sight as the other.”
Jacob’s teaching answers our question directly: How does God feel about all His children?
He feels equal, holy, tender, covenantal love toward every soul He has created.
Below is a structured, ministry-ready breakdown.
🌿 1. “He created all flesh”
We share one divine origin
Jacob roots God’s feelings in creation itself.
Because we come from Him, we matter to Him.
- God’s love is not selective, competitive, or conditional.
- Our worth is not earned; it is inherent.
- We stand before Him as children of the same Father.
Principle:
Our divine origin means our worth is fixed, eternal, and equal. We treat one another with the same sacred regard God shows us.
🌿 2. “One being is as precious… as the other”
We are equally cherished
Jacob uses the word precious, a term of affection, value, and tenderness.
This means:
- God does not rank His children.
- He does not love some more and others less.
- He sees us with perfect clarity and perfect compassion.
Principle:
Equal worth is the foundation of celestial relationships. We learn to see others as God sees them—without prejudice, comparison, or pride.
🌿 3. “All flesh is of the dust”
We are humble, dependent, and beloved
Dust is not an insult; it is a reminder:
- We are mortal, fragile, and dependent on God.
- Yet He chooses to breathe His Spirit into us.
- Our weakness draws His mercy, not His disdain.
Principle:
Humility before God opens us to His love. When we remember our dependence, we become more patient, gentle, and compassionate with one another.
🌿 4. “For the selfsame end hath he created them”
We share one divine purpose
God’s feelings toward us are tied to His purpose for us:
- We were created to keep His commandments.
- We were created to glorify Him forever.
This is not control—it is covenant love.
God gives commandments because He wants us to become like Him, to receive joy, and to inherit eternal life.
This is where our cross‑reference enters.
🔎 Cross‑Reference on “Commandments”
📘 D&C 11:20
“Behold, this is your work, to keep my commandments, yea, with all your might, mind and strength.”
This verse shows that commandments are not burdens—they are the path to companionship with the Spirit.
God feels close to us when we walk His way, and He draws near to guide us.
Principle:
Commandment keeping is how we stay close to the Lord and receive His present-tense blessings.
📚 Abraham 3:25–26
“And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command them;”
“And they who keep their first estate shall be added upon; and they who keep not their first estate shall not have glory in the same kingdom with those who keep their first estate; and they who keep their second estate shall have glory added upon their heads for ever and ever.”
We are placed on earth to be proven, to see whether we will do what God commands.
Those who are faithful receive glory added upon their heads forever.
This reveals God’s feelings:
- He wants us to succeed.
- He wants to exalt us.
- He wants to give us more than we can imagine.
Principle:
Earth life as a proving ground shows that God’s commandments are expressions of His desire to bless us with eternal increase.
🌟 Synthesis:
How God Feels About All His Children
Putting Jacob 2:21 together with D&C 11:20 and Abraham 3:25–26:
- God sees every one of us as precious.
- God created us for the same divine purpose.
- God gives commandments because He wants us to grow, flourish, and return to Him.
- God desires to bless us here and now, not only in eternity.
- God’s love is equal, personal, and purposeful.
Principle for Us:
When we stay close to the Lord, we receive great rewards—spiritual clarity, peace, protection, and joy—long before the final judgment.
His commandments are not restrictions; they are invitations into His presence.
🌿 Final Ministry Principle
God’s love is equal, eternal, and intentional.
He created us for glory, guides us through commandments, and blesses us when we stay close to Him.
As we see one another as He sees us, we become a people shaped by divine love.
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