2007-12-26 00:21:36 · 12 answers · asked by Daniel 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The meaning of life is for us to discover that we are
true children of an infinitely loving and merciful God,
to find out what our responsibilities are to our Creator,
and to fulfill those responsibilities.
2007-12-26 00:31:07 · answer #1 · answered by TheoMDiv 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As recorded at Ecclesiastes 12:13, Solomon explained: “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.”
Discovering the Meaning of Life
Solomon’s verdict that life’s meaning cannot be divorced from a wholesome fear of God was repeatedly confirmed by Jesus Christ. “It is written,” Jesus said, quoting God’s Word, “Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every utterance coming forth through Jehovah’s mouth.” (Matthew 4:4; Deuteronomy 8:3) Yes, for one’s life to be fulfilling, the spiritual dimension cannot be ignored. Of himself, Jesus said further: “My food is for me to do the will of him that sent me and to finish his work.” (John 4:34) Obediently serving his heavenly Father was a source of joy and satisfaction. It nourished him. It gave purpose to his life.
Therefore, can life reach its full potential without God? No! Interestingly, historian Arnold Toynbee once wrote: “The true purpose of a higher religion is to radiate the spiritual counsels and truths that are its essence into as many souls as it can reach, in order that each of these souls may be enabled thereby to fulfil the true end of Man. Man’s true end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him for ever.” The prophet Malachi expressed God’s view: “You people will again certainly see the distinction between a righteous one and a wicked one, between one serving God and one who has not served him.”—Malachi 3:18.
2007-12-26 00:28:23 · answer #2 · answered by lynn 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My life is a testimony of the one true LIVING GOD.
I can see where GOD'S hands were in my life, during all the horrible events that took place in my life, and I can see how HE set things up to be my blessing.
2007-12-26 00:30:59 · answer #3 · answered by Cheryl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
life is the meaning.
2007-12-26 00:29:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is only one meaning for life and that is to bring glory to GOD. When we give our lives to JESUS, we do not own them anymore. We are to do what He has asked and that is to tell the world about what He has done for us and them. We were meant to be in a relationship with GOD.
2007-12-26 00:30:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really like that story (I think Robert Fulgum told it) about reflecting light into dark corners of the world. I am not the light, but perhaps I can reflect the light of the Creator into someone else's world.
2007-12-26 00:27:03 · answer #6 · answered by hasse_john 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eating and mating
Massambula 5 has spoken
2007-12-26 00:37:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To live, to learn, to love, and try to do what I can to help others around me.
2007-12-26 00:26:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wanna be the most favorite slave of God
2007-12-26 00:44:27 · answer #9 · answered by wht is diz (BOYCOTT ISRAEL) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to serve God and humanity with Love.
2007-12-26 00:32:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋