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What Am I Living For?
What is the driving force in our lives? What is the ultimate purpose we are living for?
Dr. Joel Beeke shares a personal story about his father, who taught him an important lesson during their time working together. Just as a hammer is designed for hammering and a saw is designed for cutting, each with its unique purpose, our lives also have a specific purpose. Trying to live for any other reason than the glory of God is like using a tool for a purpose it was not designed for—it simply won't work.
God created us with the intention to glorify Him, not to be selfish or serve our own interests. Every aspect of our being, our thoughts, actions, and senses, is meant to bring glory to God. However, due to our fallen and sinful nature, we need to be converted and made new through being born again, so that God's will and glory become the central focus of our lives.
In order to glorify God, Beeke emphasizes the need for a personal transformation. Despite our ongoing battles with indwelling sin, our shortcomings, weaknesses, and imperfections, we must be oriented towards God. Being born again and made new creations enables us to prioritize God's will, His glory, and the enjoyment of God in our lives. It becomes our passionate pursuit to love and glorify God with every part of our being. This transformation requires acknowledging our need for God's saving grace and recognizing that our greatest purpose is to bring glory to Him.
1 Corinthians 10:31 (NKJV): "Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God."
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By Church & Family LifeWhat is the driving force in our lives? What is the ultimate purpose we are living for?
Dr. Joel Beeke shares a personal story about his father, who taught him an important lesson during their time working together. Just as a hammer is designed for hammering and a saw is designed for cutting, each with its unique purpose, our lives also have a specific purpose. Trying to live for any other reason than the glory of God is like using a tool for a purpose it was not designed for—it simply won't work.
God created us with the intention to glorify Him, not to be selfish or serve our own interests. Every aspect of our being, our thoughts, actions, and senses, is meant to bring glory to God. However, due to our fallen and sinful nature, we need to be converted and made new through being born again, so that God's will and glory become the central focus of our lives.
In order to glorify God, Beeke emphasizes the need for a personal transformation. Despite our ongoing battles with indwelling sin, our shortcomings, weaknesses, and imperfections, we must be oriented towards God. Being born again and made new creations enables us to prioritize God's will, His glory, and the enjoyment of God in our lives. It becomes our passionate pursuit to love and glorify God with every part of our being. This transformation requires acknowledging our need for God's saving grace and recognizing that our greatest purpose is to bring glory to Him.
1 Corinthians 10:31 (NKJV): "Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God."