Message from Scripture: 7/17/2021

 

Our message from Scripture today comes from Psa. 53:1; “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’”

 

If there is no God, and Scripture then is not the word of God, what purpose is there in life? Where does a sense of morality, a sense of purpose in living, come from? Without God, it originates from the minds of human beings, fallible people who are here by chance and have no real purpose other than to live and then die. What difference does it really make how one lives if death is the only outcome of life, and then, nothing? Obviously, one must have a sense of purpose in life, for without it despair is the outcome. To live without God is to live without purpose, other than the purpose of gratifying oneself, either in ways considered noble, or self-serving, or even destructive. What difference does it make, though, if everyone is heading to an ultimate end of oblivion?

 

New Testament Christianity calls one to reflect the image of God and walk in love (Eph. 5:1-2). It is the love of God at work in the world that keeps sinners from destroying others and themselves. There is purpose in life, because God who created us has given us purpose. Life isn’t meant to be lived to please oneself, but to honor and glorify Him (1 Cor. 10:31). Living for God has motivated people to help others, to strive for excellence in work, relationships, the pursuit of knowledge, and so many other areas of life. Living for God, we have the greatest goal for which to live, eternal life, offered by the greatest gift that makes it possible, His Son, Jesus.

 

Today, let’s go out and serve our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, showing the world we live in, life is worth living, if Christ is what life is all about. God bless.

 

Robert