How can we find a meaningful existence? How can we find a meaningful existence? What should our priorities be in order to be truly satisfied with life?

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How can we find a meaningful existence? How can we find a meaningful existence? What should our priorities be in order to be truly satisfied with life? What should our priorities be in order to be truly satisfied with life? How can we live with what seem to be the arbitrary changes life forces upon us and still be joyous? How can we live with what seem to be the arbitrary changes life forces upon us and still be joyous? The Big Questions

Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life It’s all a matter of perspective! Ecclesiastes

Two Views of the World Secularist World View Theistic World View

The Secularist World View A World view without God A World view without God Autonomous man Autonomous man Pursuit of the earthly Pursuit of the earthly

Four realities A transitory life A transitory life + A meaningless earth cycle + An inability to know all + Generational discontinuity Frustration & Hopelessness!

Four realities A transitory life A transitory life + A meaningless earth cycle + An inability to know all + Generational discontinuity + God What is the outcome?

The Theistic World View A world under God’s control A world under God’s control A trusting relationship with the Creator A trusting relationship with the Creator Pursuit of the spiritual purposes of God Pursuit of the spiritual purposes of God

Four Realities A transitory life A transitory life + A wise God in control + A sovereign purpose to fulfill + Wisdom to guide us Satisfaction & hope!

“The thief comes only to steal, and kill, and destroy; I came that they might have life, and might have it abundantly. (John 10:10) “The thief comes only to steal, and kill, and destroy; I came that they might have life, and might have it abundantly. (John 10:10) “He who has found his life shall lose it, and he who has lost his life for My sake shall find it. (Matthew 10:39) “He who has found his life shall lose it, and he who has lost his life for My sake shall find it. (Matthew 10:39) “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. “Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you shall find rest for your souls. “For My yoke is easy, and My load is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30) “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. “Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you shall find rest for your souls. “For My yoke is easy, and My load is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30)