Worth

Following up on MaxedOutMama's comment...

The sentiment is often expressed how infinitely valuable each and every one of us are, the thought being that we will feel encouraged, and less suicidal perhaps, and have greater self-esteem.

Taken from the eternal perspective, that's very good theology, consonant with the importance of the Incarnation.  But whenever I hear the sentiment actually expressed, it seems entirely in relation to lives here - this planet, this life.  That seems to be more a theology of Precious Moments or at best, Arch Books - not the Bible.  Jesus, and after him Paul, John, and Peter, seem to be remarkably in favor of the idea that this life isn't worth much at all and martyrdom is a good thing.