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The Meaning of Life
Big Question: What is the meaning of life?
Main Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:8, 11-14
“Everything is meaningless,” says the Teacher, “completely meaningless.” 11 The words of the wise are like cattle prods—painful but helpful. Their collected sayings are like a nail-studded stick with which a shepherd drives the sheep. 12 But, my child, let me give you some further advice: Be careful, for writing books is endless, and much study wears you out. 13 That’s the whole story. Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone’s duty. 14 God will judge us for everything we do, including every secret thing, whether good or bad. —Ecclesiastes 12:8, 11-14
What is the meaning of life?
1. Fear God
Talk is cheap, like daydreams and other useless activities. Fear God instead. —Ecclesiastes 5:7
The highest angelic powers stand in awe of God. He is far more awesome than all who surround his throne. —Psalm 89:7
The chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. —Westminster Catechism
What is the meaning of life?
1. Fear God
2. Faithfully follow God
But I did find this: God created people to be virtuous, but they have each turned to follow their own downward path. —Ecclesiastes 7:29
Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. 13 For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him. —Philippians 2:12b-13
You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully. 5 Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees! 6 Then I will not be ashamed when I compare my life with your commands. 7 As I learn your righteous regulations, I will thank you by living as I should! 8 I will obey your decrees. Please don’t give up on me! —Psalm 119:4-8
What is the meaning of life?
1. Fear God
2. Faithfully follow God
3. Focus on eternity
Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant. —Galatians 1:10
“Now my soul is deeply troubled. Should I pray, ‘Father, save me from this hour’? But this is the very reason I came! 28 Father, bring glory to your name. —John 12:27-28
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