This is the image of God. We were created in the image of God. That does not mean in God's likeness. It is more akin to the ancient practice of a representative who acts on behalf of the chieftan or king, somone who reflects the nature of the king where that representative is placed to do so. We – humanity – are created to be that representative – to be that reflection of the nature of God where we are placed in behalf of God's creation.