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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Purposeful Living</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/p/purposeful_living.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/jeremiah/29-11.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/p/purposed.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Purposeful Living</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/p/purposeful_labor.htm" title="Purposeful Labor">◄</a> Purposeful Living <a href="/topical/p/purposeful_mission.htm" title="Purposeful Mission">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>Definition and Overview:</b><br>Purposeful living refers to the intentional pursuit of a life that aligns with God's will and reflects His glory. It involves understanding one's God-given purpose and actively engaging in actions and decisions that fulfill that purpose. This concept is deeply rooted in the Christian faith, where believers are called to live lives that honor God and advance His kingdom.<br><br><b>Biblical Foundation:</b><br>The Bible provides numerous insights into purposeful living, emphasizing that every individual is created with a specific purpose ordained by God. In <a href="/jeremiah/29-11.htm">Jeremiah 29:11</a>, God declares, "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." This verse underscores the belief that God has a unique plan for each person, filled with hope and purpose.<br><br><b>Creation and Purpose:</b><br>From the beginning, humanity was created with purpose. <a href="/genesis/1-27.htm">Genesis 1:27-28</a> states, "So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. God blessed them and said to them, 'Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and every creature that crawls upon the earth.'" This passage highlights the divine mandate given to humanity to steward creation and reflect God's image.<br><br><b>Jesus as the Model of Purposeful Living:</b><br>Jesus Christ exemplifies the ultimate model of purposeful living. His life was marked by obedience to the Father's will and a clear mission to redeem humanity. In <a href="/john/6-38.htm">John 6:38</a>, Jesus states, "For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but to do the will of Him who sent Me." His sacrificial life and ministry serve as a blueprint for believers seeking to live purposefully.<br><br><b>The Role of the Holy Spirit:</b><br>The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in guiding believers toward purposeful living. In <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a>, Jesus promises, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." The Holy Spirit empowers Christians to fulfill their God-given purpose and bear witness to the gospel.<br><br><b>Living Out Purpose in Daily Life:</b><br>Purposeful living is not confined to grand gestures but is expressed in daily obedience and service. <a href="/colossians/3-23.htm">Colossians 3:23-24</a> instructs, "Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men, because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving." This passage encourages believers to approach every task with a heart of service to God.<br><br><b>The Great Commission:</b><br>A significant aspect of purposeful living is participating in the Great Commission. In <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>, Jesus commands, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." This directive calls Christians to actively engage in spreading the gospel and making disciples.<br><br><b>Eternal Perspective:</b><br>Purposeful living is anchored in an eternal perspective, recognizing that earthly life is temporary and that true fulfillment is found in eternity with God. <a href="/2_corinthians/4-18.htm">2 Corinthians 4:18</a> reminds believers, "So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." This perspective encourages Christians to prioritize eternal values over temporal concerns.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b><br>While a conclusion is not provided, the concept of purposeful living is woven throughout Scripture, calling believers to live intentionally for God's glory, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and focused on eternal significance.</div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/p/purposed.htm">Purposed</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/purposed.htm">Purposed (44 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/z/ziba.htm">Ziba (13 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/glass.htm">Glass (12 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/designedly.htm">Designedly (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/dead.htm">Dead (580 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/perfumer.htm">Perfumer (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/perfume.htm">Perfume (202 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/birsha.htm">Birsha (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/calumniate.htm">Calumniate (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/assail.htm">Assail (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/purposes.htm">Purposes (67 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/z/zadok.htm">Zadok (50 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/discrepancies.htm">Discrepancies</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/nero.htm">Nero</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/star.htm">Star (16 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/magi.htm">Magi (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/second.htm">Second (2060 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/eschatology.htm">Eschatology</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/tabeel.htm">Tabeel (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/mouth.htm">Mouth (534 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/biblical.htm">Biblical</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/discomfiture.htm">Discomfiture (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/corinthians.htm">Corinthians (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/epistle.htm">Epistle (13 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter (181 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/temple.htm">Temple (614 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/p/purposeful_labor.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Purposeful Labor"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Purposeful Labor" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/p/purposeful_mission.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Purposeful Mission"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Purposeful Mission" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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