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Dec 12, 2022 · The more we get to know our Creator and the more we love Him (Matthew 22:37–38), the better we understand who we are and what our purpose is. We were created to bring Him glory. God has unique plans and purposes for each person (Psalm 139:13–16), but we can know that, whatever those plans look like, they will ultimately result in His glory (Proverbs 3:6; 1 Corinthians 10:31).
The Bible is clear that we were created by God in order to bring Him glory. The ultimate purpose of man (humanity), therefore, is to glorify God (Isaiah 43:7). We are to know Him and make Him known by glorifying Him with our lives. Though this may sound like a simple explanation, walking out this charge is a bit more involved.
In the Bible’s first book, God gave man dominion over His earthly creation—an awesome responsibility that mankind has only partially fulfilled. The chaotic state of the modern world bears witness to this reality. But the real fulfillment of this whole passage occurs at the time when Jesus Christ returns to reign on earth.
- Ecclesiastes 12:13 ESV / 315 helpful votes. The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.
- 1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV / 236 helpful votes. So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
- Genesis 1:26 ESV / 146 helpful votes. Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”
- Romans 12:1 ESV / 127 helpful votes. I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.
God created man in His image, and for four basic purposes: to have fellowship with, to cultivate the garden, to be fruitful and multiply, and to rule over the earth and all that is in it. Man’s restoration will not be complete until all four of these purposes have been recovered. Our personal restoration will not be complete until all four of these purposes have been recovered. Before ...
Sep 12, 2022 · Ultimately, he looked for the time when he would be a part of the "resurrection from the dead." Our purpose in life, as God originally created man, is 1) glorify God and enjoy fellowship with Him, 2) have good relationships with others, 3) work, and 4) have dominion over the earth. But with man’s fall into sin, fellowship with God is broken ...
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Man's purpose according to the Bible is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. We can discover our individual purpose by studying God's Word and seeking His guidance through prayer. Living according to our purpose has numerous benefits, both for ourselves and for those around us. Ignoring our purpose can lead to negative consequences and ...
