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'''Purpose''' is the [[reason]] for which something [[Existence|exists]] or is done. It can mean determination or resoluteness; also intent or design. | '''Purpose''' is the [[reason]] for which something [[Existence|exists]] or is done. It can mean determination or resoluteness; also intent or design. | ||
| − | The | + | 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{{cquote|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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Revision as of 18:28, September 17, 2015
Purpose is the reason for which something exists or is done. It can mean determination or resoluteness; also intent or design.
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 | ” |