WSC 1
Westminster Shorter Catechism
Q1. What is the chief end of man?
Man's chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him for ever.
Proof texts
- 1 Cor. 10:31 — [31] So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
- Rom. 11:36 — [36] For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.
- Ps. 73:25-28 — [25] Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you. [26] My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. [27] For behold, those who are far from you shall perish; you put an end to everyone who is unfaithful to you. [28] But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the Lord GOD my refuge, that I may tell of all your works.
For discussion
- The Assembly cited 1 Cor. 10:31 in support of this answer. Read it in context — how does it bear on what is claimed here?
- 3 passages are cited here. Which does the most work, and is anything claimed that the proofs do not obviously carry?
- WLC Q1 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?
- HC Q1 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?
Read alongside
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