5/18/2008 ~ God’s Purpose, Earth’s Purpose, Our Purpose |
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Showing reverence is not the same as wanting God. Men often want God’s creation or control of it over Him.
~ Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 How long life goes on, cycles on the earth will continue to revolve. Nature moves over the life of man. "You are worthy, O Lord, To receive glory and honor and power; For You created all things, ..." ~ Revelation 4:11 ~ Created us for His pleasure ~ It serves Him ~ ... God will bring every work into judgment, Including every secret thing, Whether good or evil. ~ Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 Though Joseph was betrayed by his brothers, he remained loyal to the ways of God. Then they said to one another, "We are truly guilty concerning our brother, ... ~ Genesis 42:21-23 One can immediately recall the guilt of one’s life when things get bad. Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth, Before the difficult days come, ... ~ Ecclesiastes 12:1
One needs to hold purity of he♥rt close, to have purity with God. ... of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart, ... ~ 1st Peter 1:22-25 Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. ~ 2nd Timothy 2:22 The fruits of God’s will are clear. But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, ~ James 3:17 Joseph was devout in service as was Cornelius.
a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, ... ~ Acts 10:2 It's about knowing what needs to be done and doing it.
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Our purpose is to preserve things that go beyond our mortal lives. FAITH in those things not seen. Now faith is the substance of things hoped for; the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. ... ~ Hebrews 11:1-3 Our purpose is to establish God’s glory through our actions. One needs eternal purpose over temporary purpose. God put us here to serve His purpose. |
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