Genesis 1:26-31
What is the meaning of life? Does every human being have equal value? Does a sick 85-year old woman have the same value as a healthy 20-year old man? We twist the meaning of life by the basis on how people make us happy. We also reverse the roles to wherever we see fit. Do humans have intrinsic value or is it subjective and it only depends on how we "evolved"?
Our value is not based on our pedigree, race, wealth, etc. We are created in the image of God. God said "Let us make man in our own image." This is a good explanation of the Trinity and it also explains how human kind is to represent who God is. Humankind is the sculpture of his image. We are to hold each other accountable and respect each other. But we don't because we follow a fallen standard.
God doesn't need anything from us so why did he create us? To love, know, to enjoy God, to love each other, and to enjoy others. What was the meaning of Jesus's life? See Matthew 22: 34-40.
Love without truth is powerless (Ravi Zacharias). Our goal is not to change someone but to love them. If the meaning of life is to get what you want or when you want it, you'll always be disappointed. However, if it is the love of God and you love others, you'll always be satisfied because you can always choose to do that.
The meaning of life also comes from John 3:16-17. Jesus gave his life so that we can get our lives back. We were not only created by God but we were purchased at a price (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).
When we give more value to celebrities based on their looks, we put a faulty price tag on them. Some of us are preoccupied with getting married, getting promoted, etc. We are called to be children of God. Then we can get the most out of life.
Scott Worden (The L.A./Seoul Guy)
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