And in a limited sense, this can help us to feel better about ourselves. But when it comes to the real basis of self-esteem, we need to build on the truth of what the Lord said to the prophet Samuel while showing him the next king of Israel. Apparently, the Lord recognizes the practical significance of human considerations while making it plain that His eye is on the heart. Then there was Jeremiah the prophet. Values by the measure of God.
Character makes an enormous difference.
But the character that is developed within us by God makes the greatest difference of all. The Bible gives us a whole different set of values than those the world lives for. It grows within us only as we consciously surrender to the Lord. We resist social pressure to conform to materialistic values. We renew our minds with the words and thoughts of God.