How Does God See His Children?

The scriptures teach—clearly, repeatedly, and powerfully—that God shows no favoritism based on race, nationality, or lineage, and that we are all equal before Him.

The scriptures also teach that we are meant to be united, interdependent, and loving toward one another.

We Are All Alike Unto God!

Brothers and sisters,

I would like to begin by asking a question for each of us to consider in our hearts:

How does God see His children?

Does He see divisions the way the world does? Does He see race, nationality, status, or outward differences as measures of worth? Or does He see something deeper—something eternal?

In Acts 10:34–35 we read, “God is no respecter of persons. In every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.”

This is one of the most direct statements in all scripture. God accepts people from every nation equally. All are alike unto God. This verse explicitly removes racial and ethnic hierarchy.

In 2 Nephi 26:33 we find, “For none of these iniquities come of the Lord; for he doeth that which is good among the children of men… and he inviteth them all to come unto him… and he denieth none that come unto him, black and white, bond and free, male and female… and all are alike unto God.”

This verse is extraordinary in its clarity. Black and white are explicitly equal before God. We are all one in Christ! Earthly divisions—including race—have no spiritual superiority.

In Galatians 3:28 we read, “There is neither Jew nor Greek… for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.”

In Paul’s time, Jew and Greek represented deep ethnic division. The message applies universally:

Ethnic identity does not determine spiritual worth. God created all nations from His Children. This establishes shared origin and equality. Man made division, not God!

The scriptures give us a clear and unmistakable answer.

In Acts 17:26 we read, “He hath made of one blood- all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth.”

This simple but profound truth teaches us that all human beings share a common, divine origin. We are not separate creations. No race is inherently superior. We are not divided in our eternal worth or our eternal path. We are literally and spiritually part of the same human and spiritual family—the family of God. That means every person on this earth is our brother or sister. Not figuratively. Literally. If that is true—and I testify that it is—then there can be no justification for believing that any race, nationality, or group is superior to another.

I testify that, "God commands us to love one another, which clearly means racism directly violates this commandment."

One of the most powerful and direct statements on this subject comes from the Book of Mormon.

In 2 Nephi 26:33 we read, “The Lord… inviteth them ALL to come unto him… black and white, bond and free, male and female… and all are alike unto God.”

ALL are alike unto God. Not some. Not most. ALL!

God does not rank His children by outward appearance. He does not measure their worth by the color of their skin, the country they were born in, or the language they speak.

He measures that which is inside each of us-

- Our conscience

- Our spirit

- Our faith

- Our heart

In 1 Samuel 16:7 we are reminded, “For the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.”

Race is outward appearance. God judges righteousness, humility, and faith. I declare, "Those living in the flesh look only at the flesh. The world looks at outward differences. God looks at inward devotion. The world creates division. God invites unity."

During His mortal ministry, Jesus Christ demonstrated this truth over and over again.

He spoke with the Samaritan woman at the well, even though Jews and Samaritans had deep cultural divisions. He healed the servant of a Roman centurion, even though Romans were seen as oppressors. He ministered to the poor, the outcast, the sinner, and the forgotten. He saw people not as categories—but as souls. In short, God invites unity among His children and all nations.

John 13:34–35 sites, “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you… By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.”

Notice He did not say to love only those who are like you. He said to love one another as He loves us. Hatred, prejudice, and racism are incompatible with discipleship. Every part of humanity is needed — we depend on each other. Paul uses the body analogy to show interdependence.

In 1 Corinthians 12:21–22, Paul taught a powerful analogy, “The eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee… Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary.”

This teaches us that every part of the body is necessary. No group is irrelevant or superior.  Every part has value. In the same way, every person matters, and contributes to the whole. We literally need each other. We strengthen each other. We learn from each other. We support and lift each other. He created us to live in unity, to love one another, and to support one another. God never intended for His children to walk alone. Loving others fulfills God's law!

How does Christ love us?

Perfectly. Completely. Without prejudice. Without condition.

I invite each of us to consider these three question:

Do I see others the way Christ sees them?

Do I see a child of God?

Do I see their differences first?

How we see others shapes how we treat them. How we treat others reveals how closely we are following Christ. The adversary seeks division, wanting people to see differences as barriers rather than blessings. He wants comparison, pride, and prejudice to replace humility and love. Division weakens while unity strengthens.

In Mosiah 18:21, the Lord commanded His people:

“That there should be no contention one with another, but that they should look forward with one eye… having their hearts knit together in unity and in love.”

Hearts knit together, interdependent- That is God's vision for His children.

Not separated. Not divided. But united in love. True discipleship requires more than believing in Christ. It requires becoming like Him.

In 1 John 4:20, we read, “If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar.”

This verse is direct and sobering. Hatred of others—including racial hatred—is incompatible with loving God. God judges by the heart, not outward appearance. Our love for God cannot be separated from our love for  each other- His children. We cannot claim to follow Christ while rejecting those He died to save. Because He did not suffer for only some. He suffered for all. He did not bleed for only one race. He bled for the entire human family. Every person who has lived. Every person who lives now. Every person who will live. All are precious to Him.

Brothers and sisters, one of the great purposes of our time on earth is to learn Christlike love.

- Love that sees beyond appearance.

- Love that sees beyond differences.

- Love that reflects the way our Savior sees us.

- Because when we begin to see our brothers and sisters the way Christ sees them, something changes inside us. Our hearts soften. Our pride diminishes. Our compassion grows. We begin to feel what it means to be truly converted.

I would invite each of us to ask ourselves:

- Who in my life needs to feel seen?

- Who needs kindness?

- Who needs understanding?

- Who needs Christlike love from me?

Because often, the answer to someone else's prayer is not an event. It is a person.

Sometimes, that person is us.

I testify that God is the Father of us all.

I testify that every human being is His child- our brother or sister in Christ.

I testify that He does not see race, status, or outward appearance as measures of worth.

He only sees our eternal souls and faith.

I testify that Jesus Christ is our Savior, and I testify that He suffered and died for ALL people. Not for one group. Not for one nation. But for everyone.

I testify that when we follow Him, He changes our hearts. He removes pride. He replaces judgment with compassion. He teaches us to love as He loves.

I have seen this change in my own life. I testify that as we come unto Christ, our hearts can be knit together in unity and love.

Furthermore, I testify that one day, we will ALL stand before Him—not as divided groups—but as one family- His family.

Our scripture makes this unmistakably clear:

- No race is superior!

- Racism is contrary to God's will!

- All people are equal before God!

- We are meant to be unified!

- We need one another!

I further testify that:

- He lives.

- He loves us, ALL of us.

- Without exception.

- Without condition.

In the loving and sacred name of Jesus Christ, Amen.