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'''5.''' Therefore, the existing world, the one that God created, is the best of all possible worlds.<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/topic/best-of-all-possible-worlds Best of all possible worlds], Encyclopedia Britannica</ref>}}
'''5.''' Therefore, the existing world, the one that God created, is the best of all possible worlds.<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/topic/best-of-all-possible-worlds Best of all possible worlds], Encyclopedia Britannica</ref>}}
=== Biblical theology and Bible verses related to human flourishing ===
[[File:Saint Augustine by Philippe de Champaigne.jpg|right|thumbnail|300px|[[Saint Augustine]] ]]
The article ''Is the Pursuit of Human Flourishing Scriptural?'' states:
{{Cquote|...Dr. Jonathan Pennington offers a comprehensive definition of human flourishing which spans the Old and New Testaments and is rooted in the revelation of [[God]] through [[Jesus Christ]].
Specifically, he uses Biblical etymology to demonstrate flourishing intertwines with fundamental elements of the Bible’s message–including God’s redemptive purpose in Christ (which assures believers of eternal, abundant life)...
[[Saint Augustine]] underscored the intimate relationship between human flourishing and a [[Trinity|trinitarian]] God. It was contingent on centering one’s life around God, with [[happiness]] emanating from harmonious fellowship with Him and others.<ref>[https://www.truecharity.us/is-the-pursuit-of-human-flourishing-scriptural/#:~:text=The%20Purpose,of%20eternal%2C%20abundant%20life). Is the Pursuit of Human Flourishing Scriptural?]</ref>}}
Articles:
*[https://www.truecharity.us/is-the-pursuit-of-human-flourishing-scriptural/#:~:text=The%20Purpose,of%20eternal%2C%20abundant%20life). Is the Pursuit of Human Flourishing Scriptural?]
*[https://tifwe.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/A-Biblical-Theology-of-Human-Flourishing-Pennington.pdf A Biblical Theology of Human Flourishing] by Jonathan T. Pennington, PhD
*[https://tifwe.org/a-hi-def-view-of-human-flourishing-in-the-bible/ A “Hi-Def” View of Human Flourishing in the Bible], Institute For Faith, Work & Economics
*[https://mentalhealthinstitute.org.au/wellbeing/bible-and-human-flourishing/?v=0b3b97fa6688 The Bible and human flourishing], Mental Health Institute
*[https://pastordaveonline.org/2018/09/18/a-review-of-the-sermon-on-the-mount-and-human-flourishing-by-jonathan-pennington/ A Review of “The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing” by Jonathan Pennington]
Videos:
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbjmSS6LZDGqYaaZ8-yzeTK2mZp1ByHXJ Biblical theology of human flourishing - Video playlist], Video playlist
=== Bible verses related to human flourishing ===
*[https://biblestudyforyou.com/bible-verses-about-human-flourishing/ 30 Powerful bible verses about human flourishing (Full Commentary)]
== Learned optimism ==
== Learned optimism ==