One of the powerful reminders I have every time I begin to teach Old Testament survey is the creation and the thought God gave to creation of humanity. We need a solid understanding of just who we are in creation. We don’t need to be overly “fond” of ourselves, but we don’t need any false humility, either.

Robin Routledge in Old Testament Theology: A Thematic Approach says this:

Linked with this special calling, the psalmist describes humankind as a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned… with glory and honor (Ps. 8:5). God made human beings as the pinnacle of his creative work and has given them a unique place within the natural order. This contrasts sharply with myths such as the Atrahasis Epic and the Enuma Elish, where people are created as little more than the slaves of the gods.

We are made to reflect God’s glory. We are in his image. We have incredible dignity and status.