2007-12-01 13:38:32 · 18 answers · asked by Arthurpod 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
To learn where we came from, why we are here, and where we are going when we die. The answer to all three of those questions is that we came from an existence living with God before this life, we are here learning to live by faith and to gain a mortal body, and keep God's commandments, and when we die, we return again to live in his presence once more. However, we are placed in a location contingent upon how we live while here.
2007-12-02 02:28:36 · answer #1 · answered by Kerry 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Our purpose in life is to worship God, Eccl. 12:13: "13 The conclusion of the matter, everything having been heard, is: Fear the true God and keep his commandments. For this is the whole obligation of man."
Frustration results from a life course that conflicts with the Creator’s requirements and his guidelines for happiness. Galatians 6:7, 8 warns: “Do not be misled: God is not one to be mocked. For whatever a man is sowing, this he will also reap; because he who is sowing with a view to his flesh will reap corruption from his flesh.”—Also Galatians 5:19-21.
We find the greatest happiness possible now and our lives take on richness of meaning when we apply Bible principles and put first the doing of God’s will. We do not enrich God by serving him; he teaches us "to benefit ourselves." (Isaiah 48:17)
The Bible sets before us the prospect of eternal life in perfection if we put faith in Jehovah’s provisions for life and walk in his ways. That hope is solidly based; it will not lead to disappointment; activity in harmony with that hope can fill our lives with real meaning even now.—John 3:16; Titus 1:2; 1 Peter 2:6.
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2007-12-01 21:45:21 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Cal 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
To Live for God, BE a living testimony. There is a purpose and only God knows your purpose.
2007-12-01 21:45:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The purpose of life is to love and worship God. God created us for His glory and He wants us to live for Him. He wants us to live by His Word and be happy and full of joy for Him.
2007-12-01 21:48:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the purpose of life is to live it to the full...to be happy though not in this life but on the next..
2007-12-01 21:48:04 · answer #5 · answered by junjun 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2007-12-01 21:41:27 · answer #6 · answered by Royal Racer Hell=Grave © 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The purpose of life is to glorify God, in other words, to bring Him glory.
2007-12-01 21:44:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
We come here to learn specific lessons of our own choosing - largely lessons about relationships. A big job when you think about all the variable of time, affluence, race, location, political climate, religious perspectives, etc. We are amassing data and trying to enjoy ourselves along the way.
Peace!
PS - Numerolgically, 42 means Rules in Relationships - I wonder if Douglas Adams is aware of that.
2007-12-01 21:43:32 · answer #8 · answered by carole 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To believe in Jesus as Lord and Saviour, and to love God, and be an instrument of righteousness while on earth.
2007-12-01 21:43:42 · answer #9 · answered by LearningGuy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Passing on your genes to the next generation.
2007-12-01 21:43:39 · answer #10 · answered by Patrick 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋