We are created in God's image and likeness....

From the book of Genesis 1:26 Then God said: "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness." Each one of us is created in God's image no matter who we are and what we have done in this life. Those are very heavy words for the average person. We tend to think we are better than others, especially those people who live ungodly lives. We converse amongst ourselves saying "At least I am not that person... Can you believe how they have messed up their life?"

But that isn't what God says. He says all people are his children even the most broken among us. We all have room for growth and redemption.

I think being created in God's image and likeness helps me treat others with respect. We think others have it easier than we do but that isn't always the case.
We have no idea what it is like to walk in another's shoes. Try to see Jesus in others, even those who have disrespected you. I know how difficult this can be. Just maybe you could be the light in the darkness for them. Maybe they are waiting for someone to see God's image in them. Ask God for guidance and grace to be a light for others!