Does Life have a purpose?

¬ Do you agree?

Here are some statements about the purpose of life. Do you agree or disagree?

 

  1. "Don’t worry about anyone else. Get everything out of life which you can -it’s brief enough"
  2. "My main aim in life is to have a good job and get lots of money."
  3. "My life isn’t my own. I think of it as a gift."
  4. "My purpose in life is to have power over other people so that no one can boss me about."
  5. "Life only has meaning if you use it for other people."
  6. "I want to live for ever."
  7. "Life is terrible. And then you die."

­ My purpose in life

On a piece of paper, write out and complete the sentence:

"My main purpose as a Human Being is ...."

® The Rich Young Man

Read the story of the Rich Young Man (Mt 19:16-30)

Answer the following questions for your files.

 

  1. In your own words give an account of the story.
  2. Why do you think the man was unable to do what Jesus asked?
  3. What do you think the rich man believed his purpose in life might have been?
  4. Do you agree or disagree with the belief he might have had about the purpose of life? Give your reasons.
  5. What do you think the world might be like if all people put money first? Would life be better or worse? Say why you think this.

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