Shane & Shane - My Worth is Not in What I own Lyrics
Lyrics
My worth is not in what I own
Not in the strength of flesh and bone
But in the costly wounds of love
At the cross
My worth is not in skill or name
In win or lose, in pride or shame
But in the blood of Christ that flowed
At the cross
Refrain:
I rejoice in my Redeemer
Greatest Treasure,
Wellspring of my soul
I will trust in Him, no other.
My soul is satisfied in Him alone.
As summer flowers we fade and die
Fame, youth and beauty hurry by
But life eternal calls to us
At the cross
I will not boast in wealth or might
Or human wisdom's fleeting light
But I will boast in knowing Christ
At the cross
Two wonders here that I confess
My worth and my unworthiness
My value fixed - my ransom paid
At the cross
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Shane & Shane: My Worth Is Not In What I Own
Meaning & Inspiration
"My Worth is Not in What I Own," released on February 8, 2019, as part of Shane & Shane’s "Hymns Live" album, immediately establishes itself as a profound meditation on the source of true human value. From its very first lines, the song deftly redirects our gaze from the superficial metrics the world often imposes. It articulates a crucial spiritual truth: our identity and significance are not tethered to material possessions, physical capabilities, accomplishments, or reputation. Instead, the song anchors our worth exclusively in the profound sacrifice of Jesus Christ, declared powerfully as "the costly wounds of love at the cross" and "the blood of Christ that flowed." This declaration immediately invokes the heart of the Gospel, reminding us of passages like 1 Peter 1:18-19, which states we are redeemed "not with perishable things like silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ." Our intrinsic value, then, is not something we earn or possess, but something bestowed upon us through an act of divine, immeasurable love.
The song’s refrain serves as its spiritual anchor and central affirmation, a powerful declaration for any soul seeking true contentment: "I rejoice in my Redeemer, Greatest Treasure, Wellspring of my soul. I will trust in Him, no other. My soul is satisfied in Him alone." This is more than just a catchy chorus; it's a theological statement of utter reliance and satisfaction in God. Calling Christ the "Greatest Treasure" echoes Matthew 6:21, where Jesus teaches, "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also," compelling us to fix our affections not on fleeting earthly goods, but on the eternal. Furthermore, identifying Him as the "Wellspring of my soul" brings to mind John 4:14, where Christ offers living water that will become "a spring of water welling up to eternal life," providing deep, enduring spiritual sustenance and quenching a thirst that nothing else can satisfy. This resolute trust, asserting "no other," aligns with the biblical call to singular devotion and unwavering faith, finding our ultimate rest and fulfillment in His presence.
As the song progresses, it continues to dismantle common earthly illusions, drawing a stark contrast between temporal realities and eternal truths. The lyrics poignantly observe that "as summer flowers we fade and die, fame, youth and beauty hurry by." This imagery resonates deeply with Scriptural wisdom, such as Psalm 103:15-16, which compares human life to grass and a flower of the field that quickly vanishes. In a world obsessed with fleeting external appearances and temporary accolades, the song firmly re-establishes the enduring call of "life eternal at the cross." It then declares a pivotal redirection of allegiance: "I will not boast in wealth or might or human wisdom's fleeting light, but I will boast in knowing Christ at the cross." This aligns beautifully with Jeremiah 9:23-24, which admonishes against boasting in wisdom, might, or riches, but encourages boasting in understanding and knowing the Lord. It also powerfully echoes Galatians 6:14, where Paul states, "May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ." The song consistently points back to Christ as the sole object of our praise and the only true source of wisdom and strength.
The concluding stanza of "My Worth is Not in What I Own" offers a profound summary of the Gospel's paradox: "Two wonders here that I confess: my worth and my unworthiness. My value fixed – my ransom paid at the cross." This simultaneously acknowledges humanity's inherent fallenness and unworthiness, as described in Romans 3:23 ("for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God"), while also celebrating the astounding truth of God's redemptive love. Our "value fixed" is not based on our merit but on His grace, a value so high that it required Christ's life as a "ransom paid" – a concept central to Mark 10:45, where Jesus declares He came "to give his life as a ransom for many." This song is a powerful, clear, and inspiring anthem of redemption, perfectly suited to encourage believers to look beyond the transient things of this world and fix their hearts on the enduring, transformative truth found only in the cross of Jesus Christ. It serves as a stirring reminder that our greatest identity, deepest satisfaction, and truest worth are found not in what we possess, but in the One who possesses us.