Q1. What is the most important purpose of your life?
The most important purpose of my life is to glorify God and to enjoy him forever.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
1 Corinthians 10:31
“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”
Romans 11:36
“For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.”
Psalm 73:25–28
“Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from thee. But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works.”
John 17:22, 24
“And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one. … Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.”
Parent Guide
Discuss this question together
Discussion Questions
- 1
What does the catechism say is the most important purpose of your life?
- 2
What do you think it means to "glorify" God?
- 3
When is a time this week you felt glad about God?
Illustration
When you eat your favorite meal, you might tell everyone how good it is. You are glorifying the cook. Glorifying God is like that, except God deserves it more than anyone because he made everything.
Application
Before breakfast tomorrow, thank God for one specific thing he made that you enjoy. Because God made you to know him, you can start each day by telling him so.