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1 | the meaning of life | Bible general Archive 1 | Parable | 82520 | ||
This is for those who would like to read in one sitting a good overview of what the Bible says about the meaning of life. The following 40 statements based on scripture are from "The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth am I Here For?" by Rick Warren. If you want verse references, they're in the book. -------------- It's not about me. I am not an accident. Living on purpose is the path to peace. There is more to life than just here and now. Life is a test and a trust. This world is not my home. It's all for Him. I was planned for God's pleasure. God smiles when I trust Him. The heart of worship is surrender. God wants to be my best friend. I'm as close to God as I choose to be. God wants all of me. God is real, no matter how I feel. I was formed for God's family. Life is all about love. I am called to belong, not just believe. I need others in my life. Community requires committment. Relationships are always worth restoring. It is my responsibility to protect the unity of the church. I was created to become like Christ. It is never too late to start growing. The truth transforms me. There is a purpose behind every problem. Every temptation is an opportunity to do good. There is always a way out. There are no shortcuts to maturity. Service is not optional. I was shaped for serving God. Nobody else can be me. God deserves my best. I serve God by serving others. To be a servant, I must think like a servant. God works best when I admit my weakness. I was made for a mission. God wants to say something to the world through me. The Great Commission is my commission. Blessed are the balanced. Living with purpose is the only way to really live. -------------- |
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2 | the meaning of life | Bible general Archive 1 | Emmaus | 83046 | ||
Parable, A little more on the big question at the beginning of most catechisms. “What is the meaning of life?” "The meaning of life is to know, love and serve God (Jn 17:3; Sir. 1:11–12. This is where we will find our fulfillment here on earth and in heaven (Rom 15:13; Jn 17:13. Love is the underlying theme throughout the Bible (1 Jn 4:8, Jn. 3:16). In fact, there are more than six-hundred verses in Scripture which speak of love. To begin, the creation of human beings was an act of unselfish love by God. He did not need us because He is perfect (Job 35:5–7; Acts 17:24–25), but He created us because He knew we would like it (Gn 1:26–31). This was an act of love. God exhibited the ultimate act of love when He gave His only Son as the definitive sacrifice to save the world from its sin (Jn 3:16). The Son, Jesus Christ, gave His own life for us when He died on the Cross (2 Cor 5:14; Heb 2:9; Phil 2:5-8). We are called to this type of unselfish love (1 Jn 4:19). Love is most fully expressed when we give of ourselves with no interest in gaining something from it (1 Cor 13:5; CCC 2196). Love is wanting what is best for another simply because it is best for that person. Love is the greatest of the virtues (1 Cor 13:13). Love is the opposite of selfishness (Rom 13:8–10). Love truly makes the world a better place (1 Cor 13:4–7). Without love, we have only emptiness. The meaning of life is love: accepting love from God, giving love back to God through obedience to Him and loving others as we love God and ourselves (1 Jn 4:19; Jn 13:34–35, 14:15, 15:12–17." |
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