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We as humans ask ourselves almost every day what our purpose is, why are we here? We often feel unfulfilled and even make the mistake of believing that fulfilling destiny means becoming famous, wealthy or indulging in a immerse fun, popularity and pleasure (I won’t lie but I often felt that way too) Until I decided to go back to Genesis. My thought process was “Every inventor has a reason for the product they create, therefore, God would have stated his purpose for us right from the beginning of time, right from when he created us”.

As I went back to Genesis, 3 things stood out to me as the purpose for our creation:


1. We were created to be in his image and likeness Genesis 1: 26-27
This to my understanding, is the basic core of our purpose. We are designed to carry the resemblance of God. Not necessarily in looks as God isn’t a physical being but rather, in character. Our purpose is to live righteously, reflecting God’s holiness.

2. We were created to be prosperous and enjoy the earth Genesis 1: 28-30
After God made man, he told us to be fruitful and multiply, He told us to have dominion and reign over the earth. This means to enjoy the earth and all it has to offer. Dominion means confidence. It means to claim territory and power over the earth. He created earth for us! it is our territory. When something belongs to you, you have to take care of it so you can enjoy it. God wants us to care for the earth, care for animals, take care of nature and enjoy it, enjoy food, drinks, fruits etc... Travel, see the world and appreciate the beauty of earth.

3. We were created for love and companionship Genesis 2: 18-25
God stated that “its not good for man to be alone”. He wants us to live in companionship with one another. He wants us to be in partnership – marriage! He designed us to love and to receive love. This shouldn’t be limited to our partners of course. We must also love the rest of the human race we must live in friendship and fellowship with one another.


The purpose for our creation which is highlighted in the beginning of time was reinforced and backed up when Jesus came and said the two main laws are to love God and to love our neighbours! Matthew 22: 37-39

We show love to God by keeping his commandments – hence becoming in his image & likeness. We show love to our neighbours by living in companionship, fellowship and love – not living alone and in isolation. How can we possibly be happy if we are lonely?

These two great laws, intertwined, enables us to live in dominion and enjoy our lives.. This therefore is why we are on earth. We must strive to be holy, righteous people. We must love one another and we must enjoy the earth and take care of it. If we truly live this way, there should be no reason for depression and unfulfilment.

Life is not as complicated as we make it.

wisdomiskey:
We as humans ask ourselves almost every day what our purpose is, why are we here? We often feel unfulfilled and even make the mistake of believing that fulfilling destiny means becoming famous, wealthy or indulging in a immerse fun, popularity and pleasure (I won’t lie but I often felt that way too) Until I decided to go back to Genesis. My thought process was “Every inventor has a reason for the product they create, therefore, God would have stated his purpose for us right from the beginning of time, right from when he created us”.

As I went back to Genesis, 3 things stood out to me as the purpose for our creation:


1. We were created to be in his image and likeness Genesis 1: 26-27
This to my understanding, is the basic core of our purpose. We are designed to carry the resemblance of God. Not necessarily in looks as God isn’t a physical being but rather, in character. Our purpose is to live righteously, reflecting God’s holiness.

2. We were created to be prosperous and enjoy the earth Genesis 1: 28-30
After God made man, he told us to be fruitful and multiply, He told us to have dominion and reign over the earth. This means to enjoy the earth and all it has to offer. Dominion means confidence. It means to claim territory and power over the earth. He created earth for us! it is our territory. When something belongs to you, you have to take care of it so you can enjoy it. God wants us to care for the earth, care for animals, take care of nature and enjoy it, enjoy food, drinks, fruits etc... Travel, see the world and appreciate the beauty of earth.

3. We were created for love and companionship Genesis 2: 18-25
God stated that “its not good for man to be alone”. He wants us to live in companionship with one another. He wants us to be in partnership – marriage! He designed us to love and to receive love. This shouldn’t be limited to our partners of course. We must also love the rest of the human race we must live in friendship and fellowship with one another.


The purpose for our creation which is highlighted in the beginning of time was reinforced and backed up when Jesus came and said the two main laws are to love God and to love our neighbours! Matthew 22: 37-39

We show love to God by keeping his commandments – hence becoming in his image & likeness. We show love to our neighbours by living in companionship, fellowship and love – not living alone and in isolation. How can we possibly be happy if we are lonely?

These two great laws, intertwined, enables us to live in dominion and enjoy our lives.. This therefore is why we are on earth. We must strive to be holy, righteous people. We must love one another and we must enjoy the earth and take care of it. If we truly live this way, there should be no reason for depression and unfulfilment.

Life is not as complicated as we make it.

were we not created to go to church, work or function in the house of God, and preach the gospel??

Nice and simple analysis..

Alexis86:
were we not created to go to church, work or function in the house of God, and preach the gospel??

All these you have mentioned is all part of the first point. Going to church and spreading the gospel is all part of carrying on in the image of Christ .. hence becoming more and more in the likeness of God

wisdomiskey:
All these you have mentioned is all part of the first point. Going to church and spreading the gospel is all part of carrying on in the image of Christ .. hence becoming more and more in the likeness of God

how is going to church part of the image of Jesus when Jesus told the Samaritan woman, a time will come when no man go to temple ( church ) or mountain again to worship,.which is now ?
how are we created to preach when Muslims who we were suppose to preach to, are not listening to us?