And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.” Luke 10:27
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But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matt 6:33
In a recent small group discussion, an eighty-year-old asked life’s big question. What is our purpose in life?
He was quickly responded to by several of the men. Their answers covered all the religious responses one hears from YouTube preachers. Before I had the opportunity to respond, the group topic went into another direction. So, I now will respond to him and others who may be asking the same question.
Since this is a general question, I will reply with a general Biblical response from Jesus’ own words.
To love God. To love others. To love HIS Kingdom and ways.
This is the Triune Way. Father-Son-Spirit united in purpose. The reason – to birth humanity into their world. A world patterned after their character. A world reeking with the fruit of their Spirit. A world of real flourishment, freedom, and fulfillment.
Jesus when confronted by the Pharisees was asked a similar question. What is the greatest of all the commandments in the Torah? His reply turned the focus unto God. To love HIM with all one’s being. But HE didn’t stop there. HE included the importance to also love all those people around you. In other words, love is the focus and essence of living.
Then during HIS ministry on earth, HE introduced the people to God’s Kingdom. On the sermon of the mount, HE outlined the manifesto of God’s government. If one wants to experience life the way God designed humanity to live, they must deny themselves. Then accept their cross-bearing responsibilities, and follow HIM. When one does, one comes under the order and provision of God’s Kingdom.
The Triune Way is simply living in relationship with Father-Son-Spirit. It is following the teachings and practices of Jesus. HE provides you with the means to have order in your life. The Spirit empowers you with a life of assurance and security. All this within the bonds of an intimate relationship with your spiritual parent.
Love God. Love others. Love HIS Kingdom Ways. When this becomes the central core of your life, you will experience life the way God intended you to live. This is the Triune Way.
Rooting For You in Christ!
Dr. Mike
Faith-Integrator, Encourager, Scribbler
“We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives,” (Colossians 1:9)
Aspirations and Writings Neatly Bound in Book Formats:
- Power Up With Jesus Book Series- Aspirations for a Grace-Paced Life
- The Adventurous Journey of Transformation in Christ
- Overflowing Prayers Rooted in Jesus Christ v1 & v2
- Dancing With God: A Life-Giving Worldview
- Great Business Emulates a Good God
- Stay Free…Avoid Worldly Traps
- Simply The Messenger
- Unequally Married
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