There is a difference between the word, "worth" and "worthy".
You can measure a persons "worth" by the amount of money and property that he owns.
A person is "worthy" if you think he deserves your time, respect and care. A poor person can still be "worthy".
The world is worth a great deal. It has great value in resources like water, minerals and clean air.
Caring for the earth is a worthy cause. It is a project that deserves our time and serious attention.
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