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Your Question:
what's the meaning of life when everything's taken away?
Answer:
As I reflect on the meaning of life when everything's taken away, I'm reminded of the perspective that life is merely the product of matter, time, and chance. This notion can indeed lead to a profound sense of despair, making it seem that our existence has no eternal importance or significance. However, as a pastor, I've come to understand that our lives are not our own, but a gift from God that we hold in sacred trust. According to Scripture, our major purpose in life is to glorify God and live in accordance with His will. As Jesus said, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength." (Mark 12:30) This means that our lives should be centered around loving and serving God, and not just seeking our own desires and interests. When we live in this way, we find true meaning and purpose, even in the midst of adversity. In the face of mortality and the fleeting nature of life, we're reminded that our lives are temporary and ephemeral. But as Christians, we have hope in the promise of eternal life with God. Our lives may be short, but they're not without significance. As the Bible says, "We are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." (Ephesians 2:10) Even in the midst of loss and uncertainty, we can find meaning and purpose in living out our faith and serving others.
Sources:
systematic theology
wayne grudem
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
meaning of marriage
timothy keller
elemental theology
emery bancroft
on guard
william lane craig
god
j i packer knowing
christian theology
millard erickson
biblical critical theory
christopher watkin
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