BELIEVER'S PURPOSE

      The primary purpose of a believer’s life is to glorify God.  This occurs by reflecting the character of Christ through obedience to His Word.  A true believer lives and walks in the Spirit and has crucified the flesh with its affections and lusts (Galatians 5:24,25).

      A believer engages in edifying activities that strengthen him spiritually.  He is motivated by love for Christ to contribute to strengthening the church in love (Ephesians 4:16) to build a strong family unit patterned after the Word, and to be diligent in service to others.

       “For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace." (Romans 8:6) 

      “Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.  As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you:  continue ye in my love.  If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love.  These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.  This is my commandment, that ye love one another, as I have loved you.”(John 15:8-12)