The Truth of Life
What we were created for
A Biblical journey to explain our existence.

What were humans created to live for? Was it to live for themselves, for others, or for God? What is our purpose—fulfilling personal desires, serving others, or serving God?

Everyone grapples with these profound questions, and many believe we are meant to become the best versions of ourselves. While this notion resonates positively in the world, it often reflects a futile endeavor, tinged with underlying selfishness. Those striving for self-improvement frequently pursue personal happiness, claiming it enables them to better serve others. Yet, although they may not openly acknowledge it, their own well-being often remains their primary focus, framed as altruistic intentions.

Many Christians struggle to grasp the true purpose of our creation, often believing that God made us solely to serve Him, love others, and adhere to His commands. This misconception leads well-meaning Christians to attempt to fulfill these expectations, only to feel frustrated when reality hits and their efforts seem insurmountable. This isn’t merely the inner battle against our sinful nature—something we all confront—but rather the attempts to love and serve others, revealing how quickly we revert to our old ways. The root of this struggle lies in the effort to accomplish these tasks through our own strength, which ultimately leads to self-condemnation and self-righteousness.

We were created for God's glory—this is the very essence of our existence. Our purpose is to glorify Him, plain and simple. But what does that truly mean, and what does it require of us?

To glorify God is to live for Him and abide in Him, as Jesus teaches in John 15. Abiding means accepting and acting in accordance with His will. It means recognizing that our very existence is accountable to God. If we truly believe in Him, we trust Him completely—without reservation. We seek to think as He thinks, follow His commands, and surrender every part of ourselves—our minds, hearts, thoughts, and actions—to His authority. Apart from Him, we have no true meaning; we are but a small part of something infinitely greater. We relinquish our independence, yielding entirely to the highest power. Our personal plans, opinions, and desires no longer take precedence—our sole purpose is to live in a way that pleases God.

Some may ask, "Does following God make us mere puppets, with Him pulling all the strings?" But we are not puppets—we are His creation. God does not control us like a puppeteer; He shapes us like a master craftsman, molding us into something heavenly. When we surrender ourselves for His glory, we are not losing our identity, but trusting that He, in His infinite wisdom, knows how to transform us into something more beautiful than we could ever become on our own.

Others may ask, "What do we gain by giving God all the glory?" Consider the impact of a father's love, guidance, and nurturing on a child's life. If human love can shape and transform us so profoundly, how much more can God's perfect love, guidance, and care refine and elevate us?

Think of the life we gain. God's Spirit flows through us, filling us with His power, love, truth, and guidance. He leads us to discover and use our gifts in ways beyond our imagination. His love grants us peace that surpasses all understanding. His yoke becomes easy because we stand firmly on His foundation. We are filled with love, purpose, wisdom, courage, and the eternal fruit of His Spirit, reflecting to the world that our God is truly worthy of all glory.

Many people live for their own glory, believing that their achievements—whether through discovering their gifts, raising a family, or contributing to the world—are the result of their own efforts and determination. They may work hard to be good, decent people, but in doing so, they struggle to give God the full glory, feeling the need to claim some significance for themselves. In this way, they take what rightfully belongs to God.

One day, they will stand before their Creator, and He will ask, "I gave you life, breath, a heart, a mind, hands and feet, gifts and talents, heaven and earth—how did you use these for My glory?" God will reveal that by not living for His glory, they have, in essence, rebelled, taking glory for themselves. And those who followed their example will stand with them, facing the same accountability. In that moment, they will answer not only for themselves but also for those they led astray. They will not be able to save themselves, let alone those who followed them.

Many may believe that because God is love, He will forgive their mistakes. But God will say, "Your rebellious heart was never truly humbled—what makes you think it will be now? You showed the world that I was not worth fully following, because deep down, you did not believe I was. If I allowed you into My kingdom, you would still not believe. You lacked the faith to trust in Me, and your rebellious heart would continue to lead My children astray. Sin cannot exist in My kingdom."

This is how it is, God gets all the glory, and why should we want a God that deserves all the glory?

“For My own sake, for My own sake, I will do it; For how should My name be profaned? And I will not give My glory to another.” – Isaiah 48:11

We were created for one fundamental purpose: to live for God. Our existence is meant to be a relentless pursuit of Him, engaging every part of our being and every facet of our lives. We are called to be deeply rooted in Christ, allowing Him to permeate who we are.

If we embraced this calling, we wouldn’t need to worry about our actions, methods, or way of life. A complete surrender to God and earnest pursuit of Him would allow us to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit, instilling in us the desires and plans for which we were created. Through the Holy Spirit, we gain the power to love and serve others while following God’s commands as He intended—rooted in committed faith. Without this divine guidance, we risk becoming religious failures, striving to love and serve without the empowering presence of the Spirit.

God did not create us merely to love, serve, attend church, prophesy, heal, evangelize, preach, or save souls. Instead, He designed us to be His living sacrifices—branches connected to the vine, rooted entirely in Him. By allowing His Spirit to empower us, we fulfill these very purposes: to love, serve, worship, prophesy, heal, evangelize, preach, and save souls. Without Him, we can do nothing. When we live for Him, He receives all the glory, which is the ultimate purpose of our creation.

Many reject God because they resist the idea of a God who demands all the glory. The branch desires recognition and feels it is unjust to be deemed insignificant without being rooted in the vine. Yet, the reality is that the branch, apart from the vine, is meaningless—it is here today and gone tomorrow, leaving no testimony but its own selfish one. This leads others down the same futile path while robbing God of the glory that brings true life. It’s like taking credit for the air that sustains us, claiming glory that isn’t ours, and leading others to believe they need us just to breathe.

When all is said and done, there will be no more church, no more evangelism, and no more serving. What will remain are God's children, deeply rooted in Him, bearing His fruit, and glorifying Him before all of creation. This is the very purpose for which we were created. We are the branches and Christ is our vine.

"It’s like taking credit for the air that sustains us, claiming glory that isn’t ours,
and leading others to believe they need us just to breathe."