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The Bible provides numerous examples and teachings that illustrate the importance of setting and pursuing goals that honor God and reflect His divine plan for humanity.<br><br><b>Biblical Examples of Goals</b><br><br>1. <b>Spiritual Maturity</b>: One of the primary goals for believers is to grow in spiritual maturity, becoming more like Christ. The Apostle Paul emphasizes this in his letter to the Philippians: "Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me" (<a href="/philippians/3-12.htm">Philippians 3:12</a>). Paul’s pursuit of spiritual growth serves as a model for Christians to strive towards holiness and deeper relationship with God.<br><br>2. <b>The Great Commission</b>: Jesus Christ gave His disciples a clear goal in the Great Commission, instructing them to spread the Gospel and make disciples of all nations. <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a> records Jesus' words: "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 everything I have commanded you." This mission remains a central goal for the Church and individual believers.<br><br>3. <b>Pursuit of Righteousness</b>: The Bible encourages believers to pursue righteousness as a goal. In <a href="/1_timothy/6-11.htm">1 Timothy 6:11</a> , Paul advises Timothy, "But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness." This pursuit involves living a life that reflects God's character and commands.<br><br><b>Principles for Setting Godly Goals</b><br><br>1. <b>Alignment with God's Will</b>: Goals should be aligned with God's will as revealed in Scripture. <a href="/proverbs/16-3.htm">Proverbs 16:3</a> advises, "Commit your works to the LORD, and your plans will be achieved." This underscores the importance of seeking God's guidance and approval in setting goals.<br><br>2. <b>Faith and Trust in God</b>: Setting and pursuing goals requires faith and trust in God's provision and timing. <a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a> states, "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him." Faith is essential in pursuing goals that honor God.<br><br>3. <b>Perseverance and Endurance</b>: The Bible encourages perseverance in the pursuit of goals, especially when faced with challenges. <a href="/james/1-4.htm">James 1:4</a> says, "Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." Endurance is necessary to achieve goals that require long-term commitment and effort.<br><br><b>Eternal Perspective</b><br><br>The ultimate goal for believers is to attain eternal life with God. This eternal perspective shapes all other goals and priorities. Paul writes in <a href="/philippians/3-14.htm">Philippians 3:14</a> , "I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus." This heavenly calling motivates Christians to live with eternity in mind, influencing their earthly goals and actions.<br><br>In summary, the Bible provides a framework for understanding and setting goals that are rooted in spiritual growth, obedience to God's commands, and the advancement of His kingdom. Believers are encouraged to pursue goals that reflect their faith and commitment to God's purposes, trusting in His guidance and strength.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>n.</I>) The mark set to bound a race, and to or around which the contestants run, or from which they start to return to it again; the place at which a race or a journey is to end.<p>2. (<I>n.</I>) The final purpose or aim; the end to which a design tends, or which a person aims to reach or attain.<p>3. (<I>n.</I>) A base, station, or bound used in various games; in football, a line between two posts across which the ball must pass in order to score; also, the act of kicking the ball over the line between the goal posts.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/4649.htm"><span class="l">4649. skopos -- a watchman, a mark (on which to fix the eye)</span></a> <br><b>...</b> a mark (on which to fix the eye). Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration:<br> skopos Phonetic Spelling: (skop-os') Short Definition: a <b>goal</b> Definition: a <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4649.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> word Definition an end, a toll NASB Word Usage continually* (1), custom (2), customs<br> (1), end (24), ends (2), finished (1), fulfillment (1), <b>goal</b> (1), outcome <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/393.htm"><span class="l">393. anatello -- to cause to rise, to rise</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 393 (from 303 , ", completing a " and , "set out a <b>goal</b>") -- properly,<br> a necessary ; (figuratively) to a <b>goal</b> (reach its ). Word <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/393.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/5046.htm"><span class="l">5046. teleios -- having reached its end, ie complete, by ext. <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Cognate: 5046 (an adjective, derived from 5056 , "consummated <b>goal</b>") -- (consummated)<br> from going through the necessary stages to reach the -, ie into a <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5046.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p><a href="/greek/603.htm"><span class="l">603. apokaradokia -- strained expectancy</span></a> <br><b>...</b> This intense expectation fosters to see Jesus -- portrayed as an Olympic<br> runner straining forward to the end-<b>goal</b> with "" (Ro 8:19)! <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/603.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p><a href="/greek/3640.htm"><span class="l">3640. oligopistos -- little faith</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Him. In contrast, the <b>goal</b> of life is to receive (obey) the Lord's gift<br> of faith in each scene of life (Ro 14:23; Heb 11:6). [3640 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3640.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/5610.htm"><span class="l">5610. hora -- a time or period, an hour</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 5610 -- properly, an ; (figuratively) a "season"; time or opportunity to reach a<br> <b>goal</b> (fulfill a purpose); a time-period; a limited period to accomplish the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5610.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/2240.htm"><span class="l">2240. heko -- to have come, be present</span></a> <br><b>...</b> am present, have arrived. 2240 (a primitive verb) -- properly, to reach<br> the (<b>goal</b>). Word Origin a prim. verb Definition to have <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2240.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/3852.htm"><span class="l">3852. paraggelia -- an instruction, a command</span></a> <br><b>...</b> See 3853 (). 1 Tim 1:5: "But the <b>goal</b> of our (3852 ) is love from a pure<br> heart and a good conscience and a sincere (4102 )" (). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3852.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/5143.htm"><span class="l">5143. trecho -- to run</span></a> <br><b>...</b> an athlete with (see 1 Cor 9:24). 5143 ) ("running ") conveys desire to<br> get to the <b>goal</b> . 5143 () was used of "runners in a race <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5143.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/1604.htm"><span class="l">1604. <b>goal</b> -- a loathing</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1603, 1604. <b>goal</b>. 1605 . a loathing. Transliteration: <b>goal</b> Phonetic Spelling:<br> (go'-al) Short Definition: abhorred. <b>...</b> 1603, 1604. <b>goal</b>. 1605 . Strong's Numbers <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1604.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/7093.htm"><span class="l">7093. qets -- end</span></a><br><b>...</b> from qatsats Definition end NASB Word Usage after (3), after* (1), course* (1),<br> end (52), endless* (1), farthest (2), farthest border (1), <b>goal</b> (1), highest <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7093.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5331.htm"><span class="l">5331. netsach -- eminence, enduring, everlastingness, perpetuity</span></a><br><b>...</b> Or netsach {nay'-tsakh}; from natsach; properly, a <b>goal</b>, ie The bright object at<br> a distance travelled towards; hence (figuratively), splendor, or (subjectively <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5331.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_ephesians_peter/the_goal_of_progress.htm"><span class="l">The <b>Goal</b> of Progress</span></a> <br><b>...</b> EPHESIANS THE <b>GOAL</b> OF PROGRESS. <b>...</b> All which He is and has is to be poured into His<br> servants, and when all this is communicated to them the <b>goal</b> will be reached. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture ephesians peter/the goal of progress.htm</font><p><a href="/library/gordon/quiet_talks_on_following_the_christ/the_glory_of_the_goalface.htm"><span class="l">The Glory of the <b>Goal</b>, --Face to Face</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The Glory Of The <b>Goal</b>,"Face to Face. "With You Always.". Have you ever seen<br> Christ? No, I don <b>...</b> sweet experience. The Final <b>Goal</b>. This <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../gordon/quiet talks on following the christ/the glory of the goalface.htm</font><p><a href="/library/brownlie/hymns_of_the_apostolic_church/the_sun_has_reached_his.htm"><span class="l">The Sun Has Reached his Western <b>Goal</b>,</span></a> <br><b>...</b> MORNING The sun has reached his western <b>goal</b>,. tr., John Brownlie 8.8.8.8. I. The<br> sun has reached his western <b>goal</b>,. And night winds hush the world to rest; <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../brownlie/hymns of the apostolic church/the sun has reached his.htm</font><p><a href="/library/brownlie/hymns_of_the_russian_church/ii_the_sun_has_reached.htm"><span class="l">The Sun Has Reached his Western <b>Goal</b>,</span></a> <br><b>...</b> EVENING II The sun has reached his western <b>goal</b>,. 8,8,8,8. The sun has reached<br> his western <b>goal</b>,. And night-winds hush the world to rest; <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../brownlie/hymns of the russian church/ii the sun has reached.htm</font><p><a href="/library/cassian/the_works_of_john_cassian_/chapter_ii_of_the_question.htm"><span class="l">Of the Question of Abbot Moses, who Asked what was the <b>Goal</b> and <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> I. First Conference of Abbot Moses. Chapter II. Of the question of Abbot Moses,<br> who asked what was the <b>goal</b> and what the end of the monk. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../cassian/the works of john cassian /chapter ii of the question.htm</font><p><a href="/library/cassian/the_works_of_john_cassian_/chapter_iv_of_abbot_moses.htm"><span class="l">Of Abbot Moses' Question on the Aforesaid Statement.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> But what should be our (immediate) <b>goal</b> or mark, by constantly sticking close<br> to which we can gain our end, you ought first to know. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../cassian/the works of john cassian /chapter iv of abbot moses.htm</font><p><a href="/library/athanasius/select_works_and_letters_or_athanasius/section_5_evil_then_consists.htm"><span class="l">Evil, Then Consists Essentially in the Choice of what is Lower in <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> For just as if a charioteer [111] , having mounted his chariot on the race-course,<br> were to pay no attention to the <b>goal</b>, toward which he should be driving, but <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../select works and letters or athanasius/section 5 evil then consists.htm</font><p><a href="/library/thomas/the_prayers_of_st_paul/iv_love_and_peace.htm"><span class="l">Love and Peace.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 1. THE <b>GOAL</b>. The context of the prayer is noteworthy. The Apostle had been asking<br> for their prayers, more particularly for deliverance from evil men. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/thomas/the prayers of st paul/iv love and peace.htm</font><p><a href="/library/dionysius/ecclesiastical_hierarchy/caput_vii_i_concerning_things.htm"><span class="l">Concerning Things Performed Over those Fallen Asleep.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to the unfailing promises of the Godhead (inasmuch as they have observed their proof,<br> in the resurrection proclaimed by it), come to the <b>goal</b> of death, with <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../dionysius/ecclesiastical hierarchy/caput vii i concerning things.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_k/going_forth.htm"><span class="l">Going Forth</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The ultimate <b>goal</b> was clear, and the first step towards it was plain, but how that<br> first step was related to the <b>goal</b> was not plain, and all the steps between <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../christianbookshelf.org/maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/going forth.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/g/goal.htm"><span class="l"><b>Goal</b> (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> in football, a line between two posts across which the ball must pass in order to<br> score; also, the act of kicking the ball over the line between the <b>goal</b> posts <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/goal.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/mark.htm"><span class="l">Mark (182 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> according to its various Hebrew and Greek originals, a sign, "a target" an object<br> of assault, a brand or stigma cut or burnt in the flesh, a <b>goal</b> or end in view <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/mark.htm - 93k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/providence.htm"><span class="l">Providence (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> means etymologically "to foresee." The corresponding Greek word, pronoia, means<br> "forethought." Forethought and foresight imply a future end, a <b>goal</b> and a <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/providence.htm - 44k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/thessalonians.htm"><span class="l">Thessalonians (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Paul's amazing power to idealize his converts and see them in the light of their<br> good intentions and of the general <b>goal</b> and trend of their minds is quite <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/thessalonians.htm - 46k</font><p><a href="/topical/u/unfeigned.htm"><span class="l">Unfeigned (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Timothy 1:5 but the <b>goal</b> of this command is love, out of a pure heart and a<br> good conscience and unfeigned faith; (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/unfeigned.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/u/upward.htm"><span class="l">Upward (74 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Upward (74 Occurrences). Philippians 3:14 I press on toward the <b>goal</b> for the prize<br> of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. (See NAS RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/upward.htm - 32k</font><p><a href="/topical/o/overreach.htm"><span class="l">Overreach (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To reach too far; to defeat oneself by<br> setting a <b>goal</b> too high. 2. (vt) To deceive, or get the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/o/overreach.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/go'ah.htm"><span class="l">Go'ah (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>Go'ah. Goah, Go'ah. <b>Goal</b> . Multi-Version Concordance Go'ah (1 Occurrence).<br> Jeremiah <b>...</b> Goah. (See RSV). Goah, Go'ah. <b>Goal</b> . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/go'ah.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/whereas.htm"><span class="l">Whereas (55 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (See NAS). 1 Timothy 1:5 but the <b>goal</b> of this command is love, out of a pure<br> heart and a good conscience and unfeigned faith; (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/whereas.htm - 24k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/where.htm"><span class="l">Where (5276 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 4. (adv.) To what or which place; hence, to what <b>goal</b>, result, or issue; whither; --<br> used interrogatively and relatively; as, where are you going? <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/where.htm - 7k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-rich-famous.html">Is it wrong for a Christian to have the goal of being rich and famous? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-marriage.html">What should be different about a Christian marriage? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/spiritual-development.html">What is spiritual development? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/goal.htm">Goal: 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">Goal (7 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/13-32.htm">Luke 13:32</a></span><br />He said to them, "Go and tell that fox,'Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I complete my mission.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/9-26.htm">1 Corinthians 9:26</a></span><br />That is how I run, not being in any doubt as to my <span class="boldtext">goal</span>. I am a boxer who does not inflict blows on the air,<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/galatians/3-3.htm">Galatians 3:3</a></span><br />Are you so foolish? Having begun in the Spirit, are you now completed in the flesh?<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/philippians/3-14.htm">Philippians 3:14</a></span><br />I press on toward the <span class="boldtext">goal</span> for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. <br /><span class="source">(WEB WEY ASV DBY NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_timothy/1-5.htm">1 Timothy 1:5</a></span><br />but the <span class="boldtext">goal</span> of this command is love, out of a pure heart and a good conscience and unfeigned faith;<br /><span class="source">(WEB NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_peter/1-9.htm">1 Peter 1:9</a></span><br />receiving the result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/habakkuk/2-3.htm">Habakkuk 2:3</a></span><br />For the vision is yet for the appointed time, and it hurries toward the end, and won't prove false. Though it takes time, wait for it; because it will surely come. 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