Doctrines Concerning

The origin, nature, and destiny of human beings

 

B. That man was created for the purpose of bringing glory to God.

Gen 1:27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

Psa 19:1 <To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.> The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.

Isa 43:7 Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.

Rev 4:11 Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.

Personal Opinion:

How little that is stressed.  For what other reason could we have been created?  Certainly not just to be an aggravation.

How best to bring glory to God was covered in detail in Rick Warren's book.  Unfortunately, most of it has slipped out of my mind but I would think grateful obedience would play a major part.  Living by His commandments, holy living. 

We are all called to do that and so little time is spent in instruction in that area in church.  Church growth, church growth, but so little time spent making those we already have shine for God's glory.