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The Bible provides numerous insights into the importance of having a righteous aim, aligning one's goals with God's will, and the consequences of misguided intentions.<br><br><b>Purposeful Living</b><br><br>The Bible emphasizes the importance of living with purpose and intention. In <a href="/proverbs/16-3.htm">Proverbs 16:3</a> , it is written, "Commit your works to the LORD, and your plans will be achieved." This verse underscores the necessity of aligning one's aims with God's will, suggesting that success and fulfillment come from dedicating one's endeavors to the Lord.<br><br><b>Spiritual Aims</b><br><br>The New Testament frequently addresses the aim of spiritual growth and maturity. In <a href="/philippians/3-14.htm">Philippians 3:14</a> , the Apostle Paul writes, "I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus." Here, Paul illustrates the aim of pursuing a deeper relationship with Christ and the ultimate reward of eternal life. This passage encourages believers to focus their aims on spiritual objectives rather than worldly pursuits.<br><br><b>Righteous Intentions</b><br><br>The Bible also warns against having misguided or unrighteous aims. <a href="/james/4-3.htm">James 4:3</a> states, "And when you do ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may squander it on your pleasures." This verse highlights the importance of examining one's intentions and ensuring they align with God's purposes rather than selfish desires.<br><br><b>Aim in Prayer</b><br><br>Prayer is another area where the concept of aim is significant. Jesus teaches about the importance of intention in prayer in <a href="/matthew/6-6.htm">Matthew 6:6</a> : "But when you pray, go into your inner room, shut your door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." This instruction emphasizes sincerity and focus in prayer, aiming to connect with God rather than seeking human approval.<br><br><b>Moral and Ethical Aims</b><br><br>The Bible provides guidance on moral and ethical aims, encouraging believers to pursue righteousness and justice. <a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a> declares, "He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?" This verse encapsulates the aim of living a life that reflects God's character and values.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>While the Bible does not explicitly use the term "aim" frequently, the underlying principles of intention, purpose, and alignment with God's will are woven throughout its teachings. Believers are encouraged to examine their aims, ensuring they are rooted in righteousness and directed towards spiritual growth and service to God.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>v. i.</I>) To point or direct a missile weapon, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it; as, to aim at a fox, or at a target.<p>2. (<I>v. i.</I>) To direct the indention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor; -- followed by at, or by an infinitive; as, to aim at distinction; to aim to do well.<p>3. (<I>v. i.</I>) To guess or conjecture.<p>4. (<I>v. t.</I>) To direct or point, as a weapon, at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object; as, to aim a musket or an arrow, the fist or a blow (at something); to aim a satire or a reflection (at some person or vice).<p>5. (<I>n.</I>) The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it.<p>6. (<I>n.</I>) The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected.<p>7. (<I>v. i.</I>) Intention; purpose; design; scheme.<p>8. (<I>v. i.</I>) Conjecture; guess.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">AIM</span><p>am: In The Wisdom of Solomon 13:9. Lit. translation by the King James Version of Greek stochasasthai, which commonly means "to shoot at." This is Interpreted and explained by the Revised Version (British and American) as "explore," with a hint as to the nature of the process, and may be paraphrased: "If they be able to conjecture the mysteries of the universe."<p><a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/795.htm"><span class="l">795. astocheo -- to miss the mark</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to miss the mark. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: astocheo Phonetic Spelling:<br> (as-tokh-eh'-o) Short Definition: I miss the mark, miss my <b>aim</b>, make a false <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/795.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/84.htm"><span class="l">84. adelos -- uncertainly</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Spelling: (ad-ay'-loce) Short Definition: out of sight, uncertainly Definition:<br> out of sight, obscurely, inconspicuously, uncertainly, without certain <b>aim</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/84.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/2443.htm"><span class="l">2443. hina -- in order that, that, so that</span></a> <br><b>...</b> so that. 2443 (a subordinating conjunction) -- (in order that), looking<br> to the <b>aim</b> (intended result) of the verbal idea. 2443 ("for <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2443.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/5056.htm"><span class="l">5056. telos -- an end, a toll</span></a> <br><b>...</b> telos Phonetic Spelling: (tel'-os) Short Definition: an end, purpose, tax Definition:<br> (a) an end, (b) event or issue, (c) the principal end, <b>aim</b>, purpose, (d <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5056.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/1394.htm"><span class="l">1394. dosis -- the act of giving, a gift</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 1394 (from 1325 , "give") -- gift, emphasizing the intention (<b>aim</b>) that motivates<br> the giving and the chain-reaction of giving-and-responding. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1394.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/4648.htm"><span class="l">4648. skopeo -- to look at, contemplate</span></a> <br><b>...</b> consider, take heed, mark. From skopos; to take <b>aim</b> at (spy), ie (figuratively)<br> regard -- consider, take heed, look at (on), mark. Compare optanomai. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4648.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/7454.htm"><span class="l">7454. rea -- purpose, <b>aim</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> 7453, 7454. rea. 7455 . purpose, <b>aim</b>. Transliteration: rea Phonetic Spelling:<br> (ray'-ah) Short Definition: thought. Word Origin from <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7454.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/1245.htm"><span class="l">1245. baqash -- to seek</span></a><br><b>...</b> root Definition to seek NASB Word Usage <b>aim</b> (1), beg (1), begging (1), concerned<br> (1), consulted (1), demand (1), desire (1), eager (1), hold* (1), inquired (2 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1245.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5706.htm"><span class="l">5706. ad -- booty, prey</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin from adah Definition booty, prey NASB Word Usage prey (2). prey. The<br> same as ad in the sense of the <b>aim</b> of an attack; booty -- prey. see HEBREW ad. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5706.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/4616.htm"><span class="l">4616. maan -- purpose, intent</span></a><br><b>...</b> From anah; properly, heed, ie Purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as<br> a motive or an <b>aim</b>), teleologically, in order that -- because of, to the end <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4616.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/4307.htm"><span class="l">4307. mattara -- a guard, ward, prison, target, mark</span></a><br><b>...</b> mark, prison. Or mattarah {mat-taw-raw'}; from natar; a jail (as a guard-house);<br> also an <b>aim</b> (as being closely watched) -- mark, prison. see HEBREW natar. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4307.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/3559.htm"><span class="l">3559. kun -- to be firm</span></a><br><b>...</b> root Definition to be firm NASB Word Usage <b>aim</b> (1), appointed (1), carried (1),<br> certain (2), certainty (1), confirm (2), confirmed (1), consider (1), could (1 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3559.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/rolle/the_fire_of_love/method_and_aim_of_this.htm"><span class="l">Method and <b>Aim</b> of this Modernization</span></a> <br><b>...</b> METHOD AND <b>AIM</b> OF THIS MODERNIZATION. <b>...</b> My <b>aim</b> has been to make Rolle's meaning clear<br> to the modern reader with as little alteration of Misyn's text as possible. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/rolle/the fire of love/method and aim of this.htm</font><p><a href="/library/gordon/quiet_talks_on_johns_gospel/the_one_thing_to_aim.htm"><span class="l">The one Thing to <b>Aim</b> At.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> II The Wooing Lover (John i. 1-18.) The One Thing to <b>Aim</b> At. And John keeps<br> driving in on the point in his mind: "that all might <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../gordon/quiet talks on johns gospel/the one thing to aim.htm</font><p><a href="/library/robertson/sermons_preached_at_brighton/xii_the_christian_aim_and.htm"><span class="l">The Christian <b>Aim</b> and Motive.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> SERMONS. XII. THE CHRISTIAN <b>AIM</b> AND MOTIVE. Preached January 4, 1852.<br> THE CHRISTIAN <b>AIM</b> AND MOTIVE. "Be ye therefore perfect <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../robertson/sermons preached at brighton/xii the christian aim and.htm</font><p><a href="/library/rhees/the_life_of_jesus_of_nazareth/iii_the_ministry_in_galileeits.htm"><span class="l">The Ministry in Galilee --Its <b>Aim</b> and Method</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Part II. The Ministry III The Ministry In Galilee"its <b>Aim</b> And Method. 125. <b>...</b> The question<br> at Caesarea Philippi shows more fully the <b>aim</b> of his ministry. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../rhees/the life of jesus of nazareth/iii the ministry in galileeits.htm</font><p><a href="/library/neander/the_life_of_jesus_christ_in_its_historical_connexion/section_86_positive_element_teleological_aim.htm"><span class="l">Positive Element. --Teleological <b>Aim</b> of Miracles.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Section 86. Positive Element."Teleological <b>Aim</b> of Miracles. Miracles, then, are<br> entirely different from results of the powers of nature intensified. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../section 86 positive element teleological aim.htm</font><p><a href="/library/de_caussade/abandonment_to_divine_providence/letter_xix_to_aim_at_simplicity.htm"><span class="l">Letter xix. --To <b>Aim</b> at Simplicity.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> SECOND BOOK: ON THE EXERCISE OF THE VIRTUE OF ABANDONMENT Letter XIX."To <b>Aim</b> at<br> Simplicity. To Sister Marie-Anne-Th??r??se de Rosen. To <b>aim</b> at Simplicity. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../abandonment to divine providence/letter xix to aim at simplicity.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/on_christian_doctrine_in_four_books_/chapter_12_the_aim_of_the.htm"><span class="l">The <b>Aim</b> of the Orator, According to Cicero, is to Teach, to <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book IV. Chapter 12."The <b>Aim</b> of the Orator, According to Cicero, is to Teach, to<br> Delight, and to Move. Of These, Teaching is the Most Essential. 27. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/on christian doctrine in four books /chapter 12 the aim of the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/on_christian_doctrine_in_four_books_/chapter_26_in_every_style_the.htm"><span class="l">In Every Style the Orator Should <b>Aim</b> at Perspicuity, Beauty, and <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book IV. Chapter 26."In Every Style the Orator Should <b>Aim</b> at Perspicuity,<br> Beauty, and Persuasiveness. 55. Now in regard to the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../on christian doctrine in four books /chapter 26 in every style the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/gregory/gregory_of_nyssa_dogmatic_treatises_etc/chapter_v_now_we_declare.htm"><span class="l">Now we Declare that virginity is Man's "Fellow-Worker" and Helper <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> II."Ascetic and Moral. Chapter V. Now we declare that Virginity is man's<br> "fellow-worker" and helper in achieving the <b>aim</b> of? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/chapter v now we declare.htm</font><p><a href="/library/cassian/the_works_of_john_cassian_/chapter_viii_how_food_should.htm"><span class="l">How Food Should be Taken with Regard to the <b>Aim</b> at Perfect <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Prolegomena. Chapter VIII. How food should be taken with regard to the <b>aim</b><br> at perfect continence. And so it is a very true and most <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../cassian/the works of john cassian /chapter viii how food should.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/a/aim.htm"><span class="l"><b>Aim</b> (17 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (vi) To point or direct a missile weapon, or a weapon which propels as missile,<br> towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it; as, to <b>aim</b> at a fox <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/aim.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/reph'aim.htm"><span class="l">Reph'<b>aim</b> (17 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Reph'<b>aim</b>. Rephaim, Reph'<b>aim</b>. Rephaims . Multi-Version Concordance<br> Reph'<b>aim</b> (17 Occurrences). Genesis 14:5 And in the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/reph'aim.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/epicureans.htm"><span class="l">Epicureans (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 17:18). This philosophy was a system of atheism, and taught men to seek<br> as their highest <b>aim</b> a pleasant and smooth life. They have <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/epicureans.htm - 20k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/level.htm"><span class="l">Level (31 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> to lower. 17. (vt) To bring to a horizontal position, as a gun; hence, to point<br> in taking <b>aim</b>; to <b>aim</b>; to direct. 18. (vt) Figuratively <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/level.htm - 19k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jeremy.htm"><span class="l">Jeremy (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> jer'-e-mi, (Epistole Ieremiou): 1. Name 2. Canonicity and Position 3. Contents 4.<br> Original Language 5. Authorship, Date and <b>Aim</b> 6. Text and Versions LITERATURE <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jeremy.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/purpose.htm"><span class="l">Purpose (448 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (n.) That which a person sets before himself as an object to be reached or<br> accomplished; the end or <b>aim</b> to which the view is directed in any plan, measure <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/purpose.htm - 37k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/redeemer.htm"><span class="l">Redeemer (42 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Our <b>aim</b> must be to keep this essential significance in mind and at the same time<br> to provide for an increasing fullness and enlargement of human capacity and <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/redeemer.htm - 45k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/logos.htm"><span class="l">Logos</span></a><br><b>...</b> conception of God. To comprehend the relation of the Deity to the world<br> has been the <b>aim</b> of all religious philosophy. While widely <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/logos.htm - 38k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bead.htm"><span class="l">Bead (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> liquid. 6. (n.) A small knob of metal on a firearm, used for taking <b>aim</b><br> (whence the expression to draw a bead, for, to take <b>aim</b>). 7 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bead.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/at.htm"><span class="l">At (20085 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Primarily, this word expresses the relations of presence, nearness in place or time,<br> or direction toward; as, at the ninth hour; at the house; to <b>aim</b> at a mark <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/at.htm - 9k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/praying-will-of-God.html">How can I be sure I am praying according to the will of God? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-psychotherapy.html">How should a Christian view psychotherapy? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Sozo-prayer.html">What is Sozo ministry / Sozo prayer? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/aim.htm">Aim: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Aim (17 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/6-33.htm">Matthew 6:33</a></span><br />But make His Kingdom and righteousness your chief <span class="boldtext">aim</span>, and then these things shall all be given you in addition.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/11-36.htm">Romans 11:36</a></span><br />For the universe owes its origin to Him, was created by Him, and has its <span class="boldtext">aim</span> and purpose in Him. To Him be the glory throughout the Ages! Amen.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/14-19.htm">Romans 14:19</a></span><br />Therefore let us <span class="boldtext">aim</span> at whatever makes for peace and mutual upbuilding of character. <br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/15-20.htm">Romans 15:20</a></span><br />yes, making it my <span class="boldtext">aim</span> to preach the Good News, not where Christ was already named, that I might not build on another's foundation.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV DBY YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-8.htm">1 Corinthians 3:8</a></span><br />Now in <span class="boldtext">aim</span> and purpose the planter and the waterer are one; and yet each will receive his own special reward, answering to his own special work.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/7-34.htm">1 Corinthians 7:34</a></span><br />There is also a difference between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman cares about the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit. But she who is married cares about the things of the world-how she may please her husband.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/9-26.htm">1 Corinthians 9:26</a></span><br />I therefore run like that, as not uncertainly. I fight like that, as not beating the air,<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-1.htm">1 Corinthians 14:1</a></span><br />Follow after love, and earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-9.htm">2 Corinthians 5:9</a></span><br />Therefore also we make it our <span class="boldtext">aim</span>, whether at home or absent, to be well pleasing to him.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-21.htm">2 Corinthians 8:21</a></span><br />Having regard for honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/13-11.htm">2 Corinthians 13:11</a></span><br />Finally, brothers, rejoice. Be perfected, be comforted, be of the same mind, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_timothy/6-11.htm">1 Timothy 6:11</a></span><br />But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_timothy/2-4.htm">2 Timothy 2:4</a></span><br />No soldier on duty entangles himself in the affairs of life, that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_timothy/2-22.htm">2 Timothy 2:22</a></span><br />Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_timothy/3-10.htm">2 Timothy 3:10</a></span><br />But you have 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