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| − | [[Image:St Paul Preaching.jpg|right|thumb|300px|"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]] | + | [[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]] |
'''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. | ||
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"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
- 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
- ↑ The Bible is the best selling book of all time, Guinness Book of Word Record