purpose in life

²⁸And we know that, for those who love God, all things work together unto good, for those who, in accordance with his purpose, are called to be saints.

¹⁹Therefore, go forth and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, ²⁰teaching them to observe all that I have ever commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, even to the consummation of the age.”

²And do not choose to be conformed to this age, but instead choose to be reformed in the newness of your mind, so that you may demonstrate what is the will of God: what is good, and what is well-pleasing, and what is perfect.

⁸The Lord will provide retribution on my behalf. O Lord, your mercy is forever. Do not disdain the works of your hands.

¹³Let us all listen together to the end of the discourse. Fear God, and observe his commandments. This is everything for man. ¹⁴And so, for all that is done and for each error, God will bring judgment: whether it was good or evil.

³¹Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever else you may do, do everything for the glory of God.

¹³You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its saltiness, with what will it be salted? It is no longer useful at all, except to be cast out and trampled under by men. ¹⁴You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. ¹⁵And they do not light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, so that it may shine to all who are in the house. ¹⁶So then, let your light shine in the sight of men, so that they may see your good works, and may glorify your Father, who is in heaven.

³I will cry out to God Most High, to God who has been kind to me.

⁵“Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. And before you went forth from the womb, I sanctified you. And I made you a prophet to the nations.”

¹⁰For we are his handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for the good works which God has prepared and in which we should walk.

³³Therefore, seek first the kingdom of God and his justice, and all these things shall be added to you as well.

¹³Everything is possible in him who has strengthened me.

³For as yet the vision is far off, and it will appear in the end, and it will not lie. If it expresses any delay, wait for it. For it is arriving and it will arrive, and it will not be hindered.

¹¹In him, we too are called to our portion, having been predestined in accord with the plan of the One who accomplishes all things by the counsel of his will.

²¹So, repose yourself with him and be at peace, and, in this way, you will have the best fruits.