Westminster Shorter Catechism, Question 1
Question 1
What is the chief end of man?
Man's chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him for ever.
Scripture references for paragraph 1
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1 Corinthians 10:3131So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.
Romans 11:3636For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.
Psalms 73:25-2825Whom have I in heaven but You? And on earth I desire no one besides You.
26My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
27Those far from You will surely perish; You destroy all who are unfaithful to You.
28But as for me, it is good to draw near to God. I have made the Lord GOD my refuge, that I may proclaim all Your works.
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