That all depends on if there is a God or not.
If there isn’t, then the purpose of life is whatever you want it to be: more money, more sex, make a “name” for yourself, have fun, etc. Who is to say any choice is wrong? Everyone will make a different choice and that is cool.
But if there is a God then our purpose in life is designated by our Creator. He has the right to make that decision for us. The Bible says: Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it is good, or whether it is evil. Ecc 12:13-14
The whole duty of man- the whole reason why we are here- is to fear God and obey Him. That is it.
This is very simple, really.
What did God tell us to do? Well, I could talk about all the laws of Moses and the Ten Commandments and all. But Jesus said He came to fulfill the law. He told us to do two things and if we do those two things, we fulfill ALL the law.
And He answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbor as thyself. Luke 10:27
That is it. Love God with everything you have and love your neighbor as much as you love yourself. Don’t have anything- not children, spouses, houses, jobs, sex, hobbies, entertainment, money- not ANYTHING that you would not be willing to give up for God if He told you to.
The neat thing is that when we do this, we no longer have to make ourselves happy and satisfied. God can give us joy and satisfaction. You will never be really happy until you put God first, above EVERYTHING else.
Loving others as much as we love ourselves makes us treat others right. This has two results: others will treat us well (The Law of Sowing and Reaping) and we will fell good about ourselves. We will always be above reproach if we follow this law. Add to that that God Himself will be pleased with us and reward us for obeying.
Who is our neighbor? Everyone: your spouse, child, parent, sibling, distant cousin, total stranger living half way around the world.
The rewards for fulfilling your purpose as God designed it are immeasurable. First true peace and happiness on this planet and then Party Time for Eternity! Hey! What a deal!
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