The Purpose Driven Life, Chapter Eight

Planned For God's Pleasure

from JoeUser Forums
God did not need to create you, but He chose to create you for His own enjoyment. You exist for His benefit, His glory, His purpose and His delight.
(Don't know about anyone else, but I'm troubled by the way this is worded...makes us sound like a bunch of toys for God.)

BRINGING PLEASURE TO GOD IS CALLED WORSHIP
1) Worship is far more than music.
Every part of a church service is an act of worship. If something is offered to God in spirit and truth, it is an act of worship.

2) Worship is not for your benefit.
Praise should be the first activity when you open your eyes in the morning, and the last activity when you close them at night. Do everything as if you are doing it for Jesus, and carry on a continual conversation with him while you do it.
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Reply #1 from JoeUser Forums Top
You mean that my life doesn't revolve around me? The way it is worded sounds bad. I have a different view. I believe that God is love and that the trinity is a community of love and God has invited us to share in that community.
Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top
"I believe that God is love and that the trinity is a community of love and God has invited us to share in that community."

Yes! That describes it so much better, in my opinion. Thank you!
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