In today’s world, amidst debates about gender identity, abortion, and the deeper search for meaning, many boldly claim ownership over their bodies, asserting the freedom to do as they please. Some take this belief even further, insisting that their lives belong solely to them and that no one has the right to challenge or question their choices.

But where does this belief come from? What gives us the right to think this way? Did we create ourselves, with all our intricate complexity? The human body is a masterpiece of design—a marvel of interconnected cells, tissues, and systems, all working harmoniously to sustain the miracle of life.

And what about our lives? We often assume we have the authority to decide how we care for our bodies, how we use them, and the path we choose in this world. But on what grounds? What have we created that grants us such confidence? What wisdom do we possess that justifies such autonomy? Everything we make is confined to what already exists on this earth, and our understanding is limited to what we can observe—a scope that, in truth, is remarkably small.

Imagine spending countless hours building someone’s dream house—free of charge—exactly as they envisioned it. All you ask in return is that they use and maintain the house as intended, and that they give you credit when others admire your work. They agree, and you pour your heart into creating their perfect home. But once they move in, they add some furniture, hang a few pictures, and put up curtains, then proudly proclaim, “Look at our house!”—without ever acknowledging your role. How would that make you feel?

God has given us life, our bodies, and this earth—His perfect creation. All He asks is that we honor Him, recognize His gift, and give Him the glory.

Now imagine the same people, dissatisfied with their free house, begin dismantling it and rebuilding it according to their own ideas. Lacking the knowledge or skills to construct a sound structure, they make changes that compromise its stability. What was once solid and secure becomes shaky and disorganized. The roof leaks, the walls crack, and the house begins to collapse. Then, as everything falls apart, they call you, blaming you for its failures. In the process, the strong foundation you laid is weakened and hidden beneath their poorly executed modifications. At that point, would you even want the credit?

Only God knows how to create and sustain life perfectly. All He asks is that we recognize His gift, embrace His grace, and honor Him as our Creator. We glorify Him by living with gratitude and reverence for all He has entrusted to us. Our bodies and lives are not our own—they belong to the One who made us. The beautiful truth is that God loves us perfectly because He knows all things perfectly, including us. His perfect knowledge and love make Him completely trustworthy. In contrast, we barely know ourselves, let alone how to create life. So how can we place ultimate trust in ourselves?