Identity: You Are Not Your GPA

Let's look at three scriptures that answer one question: Who are you?

Because the world will tell you that you are your grades, your job, your performance. But God says something different. And here's what I want you to remember: Your GPA tells you what you did, but God's Word tells you who you are. You are not your GPA.

The Label God Gives – Romans 10:9-10

Let's start with Romans 10:9-10:

"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."

Look at what it says: "Thou shalt be saved."

Not "thou shalt be an A student." Not "thou shalt be successful." Not "thou shalt have it all together." Saved.

That's your status. That's your identity. You didn't earn it by being smart enough or good enough. You believed, you confessed, and God made it so.

Your GPA tells you what you did. God's Word tells you who you are—and you are saved.

Your Value to God – Luke 12:6-7

Jesus taught this same thing. In Luke 12:6-7 he said:

"Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows."

God isn't counting your test scores. He's counting the hairs on your head. Your value to Him has nothing to do with your performance. It has everything to do with the fact that you're His.

Your GPA tells you what you did. God's Word tells you who you are.

Rest from Striving – Matthew 11:28-30

And then Jesus says this in Matthew 11:28-30:

"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."

Who's he talking to? People who are laboring. People carrying a heavy load. That's exactly what performance-based identity feels like—you're always working, always striving, always trying to prove you're enough.

Jesus says, "Come to me. I'll give you rest." Why? Because your worth isn't something you have to earn. It's already settled.

Closing Summary

So here's what we covered:

• Romans 10 says you are saved—that's your status.

• Luke 12 says you are valued—and it's not based on performance.

• Matthew 11 says you can rest—because you don't have to earn your worth.

The world will always try to define you by what you do. God already defined you by what you believed.

Your GPA tells you what you did. God's Word tells you who you are.

Do the Word – Putting It Into Practice

So this week, here's how you can apply this:

First, catch yourself when you start thinking your worth depends on a grade, a score, or a result. When that thought comes, say out loud: "That's what I did. That's not who I am. I am saved."

Second, pick one of these three verses—Romans 10:9, Luke 12:7, or Matthew 11:28—and read it every morning this week. Let it remind you where your real identity comes from.

Third, if you see someone else stressed about grades or performance, encourage them. Tell them their worth isn't tied to a number. Sometimes the best way to believe the truth is to speak it to someone else.

You are saved. You are valued. You can rest. Now go live like it.

One point to remember: Your GPA tells you what you did. God's Word tells you who you are—and you are saved.