What is the chief end of man?

Which Bible passages support this answer?

The Westminster Assembly attached these Scripture proofs to answer 1. Read them together and ask what each one shows about the answer.

1. 1 Corinthians 10:31

   So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. (NET)

2. Romans 11:36

   For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever! Amen. (NET)

3. Psalm 73:25-28

   ²⁵Whom do I have in heaven but you? On earth there is no one I desire but you. ²⁶My flesh and my heart may grow weak, but God always protects my heart and gives me stability. ²⁷Yes, look! Those far from you die; you destroy everyone who is unfaithful to you. ²⁸But as for me, God’s presence is all I need. I have made the Sovereign Lord my shelter, as I declare all the things you have done. (NET)

What does this answer mean?

The first answer tells us why we exist. Our highest purpose is to glorify God, which means honoring him and showing how good and great he is in everything we do, from eating to praying. The answer joins a second purpose to the first: to enjoy God forever. Knowing and delighting in God is part of our purpose, now and without end.

What can we ask our children?

1. What are some everyday things we can do for God's glory?
2. What does it mean to enjoy God, and when have you been glad that God is near?
3. Why do you think the catechism puts glorifying and enjoying God together?