Knowing God - Life's Major Pursuit

" 'Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom

or the strong man boast of his strength

or the rich man boast of his riches,

but let him who boasts boast about this:

that he understands and know me,

that I am the Lord, who exercise kindness,

justice and righteousness on earth,

for in these I delight,' declares the Lord."

There is nothing more important for us than what we think about God. The reason I believe of God is so important is these:

Enhances our worship and prompts our praise.

Shapes our moral and ethical standards.

Directly affects our response to pain and hardship.

Motivates our response toward fortune, fame, power and pleasure.

Gives us strength when we are tempted.

Keeps us faithful and courageous when we are outnumbered.

Determines our lifestyle and dictates our behavior.

Gives meaning and significance to relationships.

Sensitizes our conscience and creates the desire to be obedient.

Stimulates hope to go on, regardless of what lies ahead of us.

Enables us to know what to reject and what to respect while riveted to planet Earth.

Is the foundation upon which EVERYTHING rests!

Never think that what you think about God doesn't make much difference. The reality is this: It determines everything!