Jesus Leads us to The Fullness of Life PDF
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The document explores the concept of fullness of life, discussing purpose, meaning, and Christian values. It covers themes such as love, moderation, and how to find true meaning. It also mentions the Baltimore Catechism.
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JESUS LEADS US TO THE FULLNESS OF LIFE LESSON 3.1 PAGE 197 OBJECTIVES: ▪ DOCTRINE: TO DESCRIBE THE TRUTH OF CREATION IN THE PURPOSE AND MEANING OF LIFE ▪ TO DISCUSS THE PURPOSE AND MEANING OF LIFE ▪ MORALS: TO DETERMINE WAYS TO LIVE LIFE IN FULLNESS ▪ WORSHIP: TO POINT OUT IN THE EUCHARIST OUR A...
JESUS LEADS US TO THE FULLNESS OF LIFE LESSON 3.1 PAGE 197 OBJECTIVES: ▪ DOCTRINE: TO DESCRIBE THE TRUTH OF CREATION IN THE PURPOSE AND MEANING OF LIFE ▪ TO DISCUSS THE PURPOSE AND MEANING OF LIFE ▪ MORALS: TO DETERMINE WAYS TO LIVE LIFE IN FULLNESS ▪ WORSHIP: TO POINT OUT IN THE EUCHARIST OUR ACCLAMATION OF GOD AS CREATOR OF ALL THINGS MODERATION ▪Is regulating the desires for pleasures, especially those which the world offers believing that nothing can satisfy human desires and longing except the Eternal God. WHAT IS YOURS? WHAT IS OUR PURPOSE IN LIFE? Why am I What are these really doing all for? these things? WHAT IS OUR PURPOSE IN LIFE? 01 02 Our purpose is to be The most unintelligent stewards of God’s thought we can entertain creation and to share in is to think that life has no the life of God. purpose. BALTIMORE CATECHISM “To know, love, and serve Him in this world and be happy with Him in the next.” WHAT IS THE MEANING OF LIFE? Purpose. Though it does not directly said in the bible, it does tell God’s purpose for us, what He wants us to be, and to do. WHAT IS THE MEANING OF LIFE? It is found in fulfilling our purpose. AGAPE Is Is not ▪Deliberate ▪Emotional ▪Purposeful ▪Impulsive ▪Unselfish ▪Self-serving 1 CORINTHIANS 13:4-7 NABRE ▪4 [a]Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, [love] is not pompous, it is not inflated, 5 it is not rude, it does not seek its own interests, it is not quick-tempered, it does not brood over injury, 6 it does not rejoice over wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth. 7 It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. WHERE DO OTHERS LOOK FOR MEANING? ▪ Wealth – “Wealth is useless on a day of wrath, but justice saves from death.” (Proverbs 11:4) ▪ Power – “Have the same regard for one another; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly; do not be wise in your own estimation.” (Romans 12:16) ▪ Fame – “Am I now currying favor with human beings or God? Or am I seeking to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a slave of Christ.” (Galatians 1:10) ▪ Pleasure – “But the one who is self-indulgent is dead while she lives.” (1 Timothy 5:6) ▪ Career – “Woe to you Pharisees! You love the seat of honor in synagogues and greetings in marketplaces.” (Luke 11:23) ▪ Knowledge – “Do not be wise in your on eyes, fear the Lord and turn away from evil.” (Proverbs 3:7) WHAT IS THE SIGN OF FINDING TRUE MEANING? 1 2 Peace and joy Life’s meaning is not found in getting more, but in giving more. WHAT IS THE FULLNESS OF LIFE? 01 02 Misconceptions: The paradox of life is 1.Caught in the rat race of acquiring possessions, power, and that the more it is popularity. consumed, the more it 2.Eat, drink, and be merry all the time. is full. 3.About looking good, attractive, and obsession with external beauty. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING ▪Page 209-210 Witnessing Prayerfully ▪Place it in a yellow pad paper if you do not have your book