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So, for example, the Bible says the meaning of life is to form a loving relationship with God. And the OP is pointing out that even if you accept all of that as true it is ultimately meaningless because there is no reason or meaning why that is the meaning of life according to God. It is arbitrary.
If you believe in a tri-omni (all knowing, all powerful, all loving), or even a deistic god, the meaning of life is still completely unknown with regard to the attribute of omnipotence of god. My argument is as follows: P1: god exists with omnipotence. P2: god has no deficiencies, shortcomings or inadequacies, in other words god 'needs' nothing.
God knows how this "test" is going to change you, but it doesn't mean that he made you decide your actions. God puts you in a situation in your life and it is your responsibility to deal with it and make a choice.
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Even in the words that you use, Abijah, you put your finger on the meaning of life. You say you are depressed about the whole meaning of your life and your own purpose. And I think that’s right; I think you’re absolutely right that meaning consists in purpose — a good purpose, a wise, just, satisfying purpose or design for you or for the world. So,...
So, my purpose right now in this Ask Pastor Johnis to pray for you: that you would have power to resist the devil and that I could put a sword, the sword of the Spirit, in your hand, so that you could do battle valiantly and triumphantly against the darkness. The sword of the Spirit is the word of God. When he wrote his book, God knew that you woul...
This present world is primarily a season of testing and a refiner’s fire. If this world is all there is, then life is surely meaningless. The Bible says, “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die,” if there’s no resurrection from the dead” (1 Corinthians 15:32). So, the apostle Paul said, “I consider that the sufferings of this present time are no...
So I close, Abijah, with an illustration. When COVID-19 shut up my wife and me, someone gave us a puzzle with a thousand pieces. They thought we would need something to do. I spread it out on two card tables. And in the interludes between my work, I would just pause there and try to find a piece or two to put together. I began with the confidence t...
Oct 6, 2023 · The ‘God’ of Advaita Vedānta and meaning in life. This section makes clearer why the field of meaning in life should be interested in broadening its scope to include non-theistic, non-dual views like Advaita Vedānta.
BIBLE STUDY 1 (Student’s Guide) The Meaning of Life: A Gift From God. First Sunday: Life Is a Gift To Be Defended From Any Who Would Take It. “My parents say they don’t want to be a burden. They want to die with dignity. Is that OK?” Introduction: Agree/Disagree. God is in control of everything.
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Aug 17, 2016 · The true significance of life is that God made human beings in his own image with precious value. And that value, that significance, consists in knowing God, loving God, showing God. In other words, life is about God.
