WHY AM I HERE?

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Let continue from yesterday post!

Life has definite meaning and definite purpose. Most of our lives, we have been searching for a purpose for our lives, one that has a deeper meaning than just the basic action of existing on this planet. We felt that our lives were meant for something; and something meaningful and worthwhile that would give us a true reason to live. We searched for this purpose in things like relationships, a career, a job, a hobby, in school, and in many more things, only to find disappointment at every turn; because though these things could preoccupy us for a moment, they would ultimately fail at fulfilling our spiritual desire for a meaningful life.
Do you really understand why you exist? Surely this is a fundamental question that everyone wants answered. Without meaningful goals, life is senseless and empty. Lack of purpose leads to unhappiness and even mental disorders.

Various Mistakes Many People Make About The Purpose Of Life.

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a. The pursue of riches and material possessions. Some people pursue riches and material possessions. They believe material things will make life happy and pleasant. But then they always want more: a bigger house, newer clothes and furniture, etc. They are never satisfied. All people need some material goods, but is this the highest goal of life?

b. The pursue of pleasure: entertainment, recreation, travel, etc. Some people also involve in the pursue of pleasure such as: entertainment, recreation, travel etc. Their goal in life is "fun, fun, fun." "Wine, men and women". Be a party animals. "Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die". Many modern entertainers have achieved "The high life" to the ultimate, but are they happy? If so, why are so many of them plagued by drug and alcohol addiction, divorce, mental breakdowns, early deaths, and suicide? Is that really a satisfying life?

c. The pursue for education: Some people pursue education. They want to accumulate knowledge and worldly wisdom. Like the Athenians, they spend their time in nothing else than to hear or tell some new thing.

In all these areas, there may be some wholesome activities that may have some benefit. But is there really no higher goal in life than these? Whatever benefits the activities provides are temporary and incomplete at best. No matter how much you have, you always want more.

Biblical View On The Purpose Of Life.

Solomon experienced every enjoyment of life that some people pursue: wealth, pleasure, and education as great as anyone who ever lived. He did not get any satisfaction. What was his conclusion? "It was all vanity and vexation of spirit". The earthly pursuits that most people emphasize simply do not satisfy in the end. (Eccl. 2:1-11, 12:13,14)

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