Tuesday, 4 March 2014

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF MAN ON EARTH?

               Fellowship with God. I may drop my pen here and write no further. But if I do, I might be raising questions rather than answers. There are many teachings on 'purpose of man' Some are good, and better, yet some are almost the best. Moreso, some are intended to caution rather than giving us the way to know our purpose on Earth. This write up is aimed at clearly telling us our purpose on Earth.
               A  group of seminarians were interviewed by LeRoy Eims in his book; 'Be the Leader you were meant to be' The discuss below ensued: what is the purpose of man being on Earth? " I haven't the faintest idea" Most of us may as well give similar answers' to the above question. Have you paused for a while  to ask yourself; why is it that the devil and his cohort face little or no challenge when you marry, graduate from college with whatever class of degree, ride the best car, have a fat bank account, travel around the globe, live in a comfortable building and eat the best of diets? The devil was not woried when Abel offered to God his sacrifice but he was  greatly disappointed when Seth and others began to call on the name of the Lord God (fellowship).
               The difference between David and Saul was not in being handsome or leading the Israelites to war or bringing spoil to the treasure house but the difference was in the personal time David had with God- David fellowshiped  with God always and as such glorified God. The Devil disclosed his anger when Jesus Christ fasted (fellowshiped) for fourty days and nights. And he began to tempt Him. The devil is mad when you decide to fellowship with God and God's people consistently.
               Originally, God created people (humans) to glorify Him and to have a balanced and growing relationship (prov. 8:4 NIV). Hence, note that, the purpose of every living creature on Earth is to fellowship with God. Therefore, the three basic elements of fellowship are: the word of God, prayer (communication with God), and obedience (respect for God's supremacy).
               in sum, the purpose of man on Earth is to fellowship continuously with God (and with people), glorify Him and have a balance relationship with both God and men. After this, every other goodies will follow.

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