Bible Verses About "What Is the Purpose of Life According to the Bible"
The Bible teaches that life's purpose is to glorify God, enjoy a relationship with Him, and fulfill the unique calling He has for each person.
The Bible teaches that life's purpose is to glorify God, enjoy a relationship with Him, and fulfill the unique calling He has for each person.
"Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man." — Ecclesiastes 12:13 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is the Purpose of Life According to the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man."
"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them."
"Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself."
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