Quotes about Purpose

God's gifts aim at making us into generous givers, not just fortunate receivers. God gives so that we, in human measure, can be givers too.

Notice that, in making ourselves available, we are not doing God any favors. We give ourselves for God's use to benefit creation, not to benefit God.

Theology is in crisis, largely because it has lost its nerve and forgotten its purpose to help discern, articulate, and commend compelling visions of flourishing life in light of God's self-revelation in Jesus Christ.

All men are in search of happiness. . . . This is the motive for men's every action, even those who are going to hang themselves.

This is why we believe in Jesus Christ—to help us see that we are not what we ought to be and to help us become what we ought to be.

The first division is between playful and serious conversations. By playful conversation, I mean all forms of talk that have no set purpose, no objective to achieve, no controlling direction. In addition, like play itself, which is that form of human activity in which we engage purely for the pleasure inherent in the activity itself, conversation that is playful in intent rather than seriously motivated is conversation that is enjoyable for its own sake, and not pursued

We ought to desire whatever is really good for us and nothing else.

The greatest tragedy in life is not death, but a life without a purpose.

When purpose is not known, abuse is inevitable

Healthy relationships should always begin at the spiritual and intellectual levels - the levels of purpose, motivation, interests, dreams,and personality.

It is the same way with dating. The time you are most prepared for dating is when you don't need anyone to complete you, fulfill you, or instill in you a sense of worth or purpose.

Don't ever make the mistake of telling God that you have nothing to offer. That simply is not true. God does not create any junk.