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| + | [[Image:St Paul Preaching.jpg|right|thumb|300px|"For we are his workmanship, created in [[Jesus Christ|Christ Jesus]] for [[Works (theology)|good works]], which [[God]] prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." - [[Saint Paul|St. Paul]], Ephesians 2: 10 ESV]] | ||
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'''Purpose''' is the [[reason]] or [[motivation]] for which something [[Existence|exists]] or is done. It can mean determination or resoluteness; also intent or design. | '''Purpose''' is the [[reason]] or [[motivation]] for which something [[Existence|exists]] or is done. It can mean determination or resoluteness; also intent or design. | ||
== Bible verses on purpose == | == Bible verses on purpose == | ||
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| + | *[https://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/bible-verses-about-purpose/ Bible Verses About Purpose], BibleStudyTools.com | ||
| + | *[https://www.openbible.info/topics/purpose_in_life Purpose in life], Openbible.info | ||
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| + | [[File:Open-bible.jpg|thumb|350px|center|The [[Bible]] is the best-selling book of all time.<ref>[https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/best-selling-book-of-non-fiction The Bible is the best selling book of all time], Guinness Book of Word Record</ref> | ||
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Between 5 to 7 billion Bibles have been published. ]] | Between 5 to 7 billion Bibles have been published. ]] | ||
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== Purposeful life articles == | == Purposeful life articles == | ||
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== Quotes == | == Quotes == | ||
| − | + | "For we are his workmanship, created in [[Jesus Christ|Christ Jesus]] for good works, which [[God]] prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." - [[Saint Paul|St. Paul]], Ephesians 2: 10 ESV | |
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| + | The purpose of existence is rooted in the love of God. "...for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created." Revelation 4:11 KJV " | ||
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| + | "...for God is love." 1 John 4:8 KJV | ||
*"For thou lovest all things that are, and hatest none of the things which thou hast made: for thou didst not appoint, or make any thing hating it. And how could any thing endure, if thou wouldst not? or be preserved, if not called by thee?" - Wisdom 11:25-26 Douay | *"For thou lovest all things that are, and hatest none of the things which thou hast made: for thou didst not appoint, or make any thing hating it. And how could any thing endure, if thou wouldst not? or be preserved, if not called by thee?" - Wisdom 11:25-26 Douay | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
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| + | *[[Meaning]] | ||
*[[Atheism and purpose]] | *[[Atheism and purpose]] | ||
*[[Atheism and meaninglessness]] | *[[Atheism and meaninglessness]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:32, March 4, 2025
"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." - St. Paul, Ephesians 2: 10 ESV
Purpose is the reason or motivation for which something exists or is done. It can mean determination or resoluteness; also intent or design.
Bible verses on purpose
- Bible Verses About Purpose, BibleStudyTools.com
- Purpose in life, Openbible.info
Purposeful life articles
- What is purpose?, Greater Good Magazine website
- How to Find Your Purpose in Life, Greater Good Magazine website
- Seven Ways to Find Your Purpose in Life, Greater Good Magazine website
- Finding your North Star: Uncovering your life's purpose
- How to Find Your Purpose
- How to Find Your Purpose, Harvard Business Review
Quotes
"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." - St. Paul, Ephesians 2: 10 ESV
The purpose of existence is rooted in the love of God. "...for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created." Revelation 4:11 KJV "
"...for God is love." 1 John 4:8 KJV
- "For thou lovest all things that are, and hatest none of the things which thou hast made: for thou didst not appoint, or make any thing hating it. And how could any thing endure, if thou wouldst not? or be preserved, if not called by thee?" - Wisdom 11:25-26 Douay
Books
- The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? by Rick Warren. Zondervan; Spl Anv edition (November 21, 2012)
See also
Notes
- â The Bible is the best selling book of all time, Guinness Book of Word Record