Questions Answered in This Article
What does the Bible say about the purpose of man?
The Bible teaches that man was created to live for the praise of God's glory, not for earthly wealth or pleasures.
Psalm 89:47, 1 Timothy 6:6-8, Ephesians 1:6
How do we know God did not create man in vain?
God's creation of man is purposeful and reflects His desire for human beings to embody His glory.
Psalm 89:47, 1 Timothy 6:6-8, Ephesians 1:6
Why is it important for Christians to understand the purpose of man?
Understanding our purpose helps Christians align their lives with God's will and reflect His glory.
Ephesians 1:6, 1 Timothy 6:6-8
Wherefore hast thou made all men in vain? - Psa. 89:47
If I should demand of any, for what cause especially man came into the world; he would answer with the psalmist, God did not create man in vain.
Did He create man to heap up wealth together? No, for the apostle saith, "we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain that we can carry nothing out. And, having food and raiment, let us be therewith content" (1 Tim. 6:6-8).
Did he create him to hawk after power and principality? No, for Nebuchadnezzar lusting after these, lost no less than his kingdom.
Did He create him to eat, drink, and play? No, for Seneca, though an heathen saith, I am greater, and born to greater things, than that I should be a vile slave of senses.
What then is the proper end of man? That we should live to the praise of the glory of his grace wherewith he hath made us freely accepted in his Beloved (Eph. 1:6).
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