The Purpose of Man.ppt The responsibilities of man
1. All, saved and lost, should ask
themselves what is the purpose of
their life. In view of the obvious
design behind creation and the native
intelligence of man, there must be a
purpose or reason for man.
By Joshua Harper with changes and graphic adaptation by Don Martin
2. The Purpose of Man
King Solomon has been revered for his
acquisition of many things, but mostly
for his wisdom (see Prov. 1: 7, 3: 5-8,
13-20).
“13: Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear
God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole
duty of man.
14: For God shall bring every work into judgment, with
every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be
evil” (Eccl. 12).
3. The Purpose of Man
Our duty is not just material
accumulation – Eccl. 2: 4-11,
Matt. 19: 16-25, Luke 12: 13-
21.
4. The Purpose of Man
Man’s duty is not just the
assimilation of knowledge –
Eccl. 1: 13, 17,18.
5. The Purpose of Man
The purpose of man is not
the simple enjoyment of
pleasure – Eccl. 2: 1, 10,
Luke 12: 19.
6. The Purpose of Man
To fear God is to respect and
reverence him (Ps. 103: 11, 17;
89: 6-8, cp. Job. 1: 1, Acts 10:
2, 24, 33).
7. The Purpose of Man
Jesus has all authority (Matt. 28: 18).
Jesus’ words shall judge us in the
last day (John 12: 48). Man’s place
is to humbly obey (I John 5: 3, Luke
17: 10, Heb. 5: 9). Submission to
God’s commandments is a test of
genuineness (I John 2: 3-5).
8. The Purpose of Man
Man cannot serve two masters
(Matt. 6: 24, cp. I Tim. 6: 6-19).
9. The Purpose of Man
Stated reason for man exercising
his purpose:
“14: For God shall bring every
work into judgment, with every
secret thing, whether it be good,
or whether it be evil” (Eccl. 12).
10. The Purpose of Man
How about you? Have you found your purpose in
life? Do you know where you came from, why you
are here, and where you are going? What are you
doing now to ensure you know where you will be
going? It is the one who follows the Lord who will
receive eternal life; have you obeyed?
If you are not a child of God, please obey His will
today while there is yet time. Those who fulfill this
solemn duty will receive the reward, while those
who refuse will suffer the punishment of God. But
the choice is yours.
