For God created us for incorruption, and made us into the image of His own eternity. Wisdom of Solomon 2:23

 If you’ve ever worked with tools, you know that some tools can be used for other purposes. As an example, the end of a screwdriver can be used to pry something apart, its handle can be used to hammer something, and it can be used as a stake in the ground to hold something up. But with the unintended use of a screwdriver, or any tool, it can also damage something or hurt you in the process.

 God gives each of us free will to chose how we want to live our life. We can live in strict obedience to God’s ways or pursue our own way of living. Either way, God loves us. He created us in His image (Genesis 1:26) and wants to have a personal relationship with all of His creation. But, He never forces that relationship, He leaves the decision up to us how we want to live.

 Today’s verse above comes from the Wisdom of Solomon, historical text that was never included in the original bible. But it’s words certainly speak the truth about God’s intended purpose for each one of us. He desires for us to live a life without the corruption of the world’s ways and model after His Son, Jesus Christ. No, you’ll never achieve complete perfection of holiness (not even the Pope), but you should strive to live for Jesus Christ each and every day, surrendering pursuits of a sinful lifestyle that distances you from your Heavenly Father. The benefit of living a life pleasing to the Lord will only bring God’s blessings upon your life and shield you from the negative effects of sin.

 Seek God’s will for your life, so you’ll live it the way He intended. God will take your life to a new level, through the equipping of His Holy Spirit. What’s your purpose in life?