Once you become aware that the main business that you are here for is to know God, most of life's problems fall into place of their own accord.
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What were we made for? To know God. What aim should we have in life? To know God. What is the eternal life that Jesus gives? To know God. What is the best thing in life? To know God. What in humans gives God most pleasure? Knowledge of himself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the purpose of life as knowing God.
J. I. Packer's quote reflects the belief that the ultimate aim of human existence is to seek a relationship with God. It suggests that understanding and knowing God is the highest form of fulfillment and brings the greatest pleasure, both to humans and to God himself. In this context, knowledge of God is portrayed not just as intellectual awareness but as a profound, personal relationship that shapes our lives and purposes.
Themes
GodKnowledgePurposeLifeEternal Life
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about the importance of spiritual life.
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