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The Assemblies Shorter Catechism Drawn out into Distinct Propositions

Question 1

On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 1

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What is the chief end of Man?

Mans chief end is, to glorifie God, and to enjoy him for ever.

Mans chief end is,

1. To glorifie God.a*

2. Next to the glorifying of God, to enjoy him for ever.b†

Notes

  1. *Proved out of 1 Cor. 10.31. Whether therefore ye eat or drink, or whatsoever ye do, Do all to the glory of God.
  2. †Proved out of Psal. 73.25, 26. Whom have in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth 〈…〉 desire beside thee, v. 26. My flesh and my heart 〈◊〉 eth, but God is the strength of my heart, and 〈◊〉 portion for ever.

Proofs

Each links to the Scripture index: what else cites the passage.

  1. a1 Corinthians 10:31
  2. bPsalm 73:25–26

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