Whatās Our Common Purpose?
The Westminster Catechism says our purpose is:
š āTo glorify God and enjoy Him forever.ā
John Piper tweaks it:
š„ āTo glorify God by enjoying Him forever.ā
Great answers! But letās make it even more practical.
Love God. Love People.
I believe God calls us to experience and love Himāand to experience and love others.
Thatās the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:36-40).
But hereās the thingā¦
š We canāt love God while ignoring people.
š We canāt love people while neglecting God.
Why? Because Godās heart is always for people, and He is the source of ALL love.
Love = Fulfilling Godās Purpose
Paul puts it plainly:
š” āWhoever loves others has fulfilled the law.ā (Romans 13:8)
š” āLove does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore, love is the fulfillment of the law.ā (Romans 13:10)
Loving others isnāt a side missionāitās the whole thing!
What Does Godās Love Look Like?
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It treats people how weād like to be treated.
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Or even betterāhow God wants to treat them.
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Why did God include rest as part of His created order?
Animals rest.
Birds rest.
Fish rest.
People rest.
Land also needs rest.
Even machines and computers need rest.
It is God Who created the concept of Sabbath rest and He intended it to be exercised weekly. He also created a daily cycle that includes rest/sleep.
God could have created us without a need for rest, but He didnāt. He clearly values rest. It serves as a kind of reboot. It cleanses our souls from the toxic buildup that life sometimes produces. It heals wounds that have been inflicted. It resets our minds with hope and direction. The rest of God provides a kind of new start.
Sabbath rest includes stopping our regular work, worshiping the God of creation and reflecting upon our lives within the framework of Godās purposes. It also involves delighting in God, creation, our lives, and our connections.
Isnāt it interesting that many of the Sabbath gifts have fallen out of the rhythms of modern life? No wonder many are ...
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