purpose of human life Flashcards
1
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purpose of human life
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- refine the image of god within us
- act imago dei (in the image of god)
- walk in gods ways
- uphold gods moral and ethical principles
2
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obey gods laws in order to create an ethical society, leading to messianic redemption
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- strive to be moral and ethical
- make the world reflect God, bring holiness to the world
- create the perfect world
- path of righteousness
- Aim to perfect ourselves and the society How? we mimic god
3
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being a partner with god in the ongoing work of creation
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- humanity continues creation process
- be fruitful and increase, fill the earth and master it’ genesis 1:28
- looking after the rest of the world
- procreate
- appreciate, protect, care for gods creations, guard the land