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MAIN POINT: Billy Graham once said that "Our home is in heaven, we are just traveling through this world." Thus, the real purpose of our lives is to go back home in the kingdom of God, through immensely spreading His love and goodness in this world.

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MAIN POINT: Billy Graham once said that "Our home is in heaven, we are just traveling through this world." Thus, the real purpose of our lives is to go back home in the kingdom of God, through immensely spreading His love and goodness in this world.

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Honestly, before, back in many years ago, I thought that the reason why I was born here in the world is to convince everyone especially God, the one who made me, that I really deserve this slot, this life. I really held to the belief that my purpose here on Earth is to nurture my knowledge, enhance my skills and to reach my dreams. Everything is about myself. The most important thing is me.

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Before: I used to think that my purpose in life is to be successful. I would finish my studies so I can be honored by the people around me, I would get a good-paying job so I can buy the stuff that I want and I would spoil my mom by the money that I have. All these temporal things used to make up my purpose. I was after the honor, the materials, and the money because I thought that these things will give me satisfaction and will make me able to pay back to my mom. I did not realize that the happiness given by these, is fleeting. It does not last long and financial is not the best way to pay back to my mom.

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Before: I used to think that my purpose in life is to be successful. I would finish my studies so I can be honored by the people around me, I would get a good-paying job so I can buy the stuff that I want and I would spoil my mom by the money that I have. All these temporal things used to make up my purpose. I was after the honor, the materials, and the money because I thought that these things will give me satisfaction and will make me able to pay back to my mom. I did not realize that the happiness given by these, is fleeting. It does not last long and financial is not the best way to pay back to my mom.

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- Wennie Dela Torre

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When I was a child, I thought that my purpose in life was just to act accordingly to what is right. However, my basis for what is right is only objective norms and rules that my parents have told me. I was judging my acts based on these norms only, but not from my conscience and personal view. Back then, I do an act just to receive something in return such as rewards and/or not experience anything negative such as punishment. My view of the world and life was just shallow and simple. 

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When I was a child, I thought that my purpose in life was just to act accordingly to what is right. However, my basis for what is right is only objective norms and rules that my parents have told me. I was judging my acts based on these norms only, but not from my conscience and personal view. Back then, I do an act just to receive something in return such as rewards and/or not experience anything negative such as punishment. My view of the world and life was just shallow and simple. 

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- Cai, Ginger Alexandra C.

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BEFORE: In the past few years, i thought that my purpose in life was just to study hard in order to get a high paying job then live a happy life. I though that being rich would make me feel good about myself and that it would satisfy all of my needs. I though that having lots of money would be my goal in life

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During my childhood days, my teacher told me to enjoy my childhood while it lasts, and I believed that my purpose that time is to simply become a good person doing good deeds, attending Sunday masses, and respect my Parents. During that time, I didn’t experience any difficulty in my life. As I grow older, our Theology class enlightened the main purpose of me in this world is to go back to God. Living in this world is such a beauty, as I always pray for blessing from God and thanking Him for all the challenges that I have surpassed. One thing that struck me the most is that, being good to other people by spreading love and kindness to our neighbors is a big factor to make God happy. I guess I should continue doing good deeds, keep sharing good vibes and love to people, before I go back to the kingdom of God.

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During my childhood days, my teacher told me to enjoy my childhood while it lasts, and I believed that my purpose that time is to simply become a good person doing good deeds, attending Sunday masses, and respect my Parents. During that time, I didn’t experience any difficulty in my life. As I grow older, our Theology class enlightened the main purpose of me in this world is to go back to God. Living in this world is such a beauty, as I always pray for blessing from God and thanking Him for all the challenges that I have surpassed. One thing that struck me the most is that, being good to other people by spreading love and kindness to our neighbors is a big factor to make God happy. I guess I should continue doing good deeds, keep sharing good vibes and love to people, before I go back to the kingdom of God.

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But now, everything has changed. Because of the fact that I am now exposed to the reality of life, I encountered a lot of painful sharpenings, darkness, and nightmares, that is why today I can say that I am strong, because there is God who is my source of happiness. At this point in my life, I am enlightened that my real purpose is to be good and stay good. Yes, there are a lot of challenges that will try and test me, I should not stumble, I should always align and connect everything in the only path and way towards the Kingdom of God. If I'll make this purpose a mission-accomplished one, that is the only way for me to achieve and reach my desire for happiness.

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Now: I have come to realize now that my purpose is to go back to God, to my Home. This means that while I am living here on earth I should try to find my way back to Him by following the teachings of Jesus Christ. These teachings include doing my best to sin no more because it is what seperates me from Him, having a deep-relationship with Him through consistent communication and praise, and following His commadments all the time. Moreover, I will just experience true happiness by going back to God so I should strive hard here on earth so I will be worthy to go back to Him.

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Now: I have come to realize now that my purpose is to go back to God, to my Home. This means that while I am living here on earth I should try to find my way back to Him by following the teachings of Jesus Christ. These teachings include doing my best to sin no more because it is what seperates me from Him, having a deep-relationship with Him through consistent communication and praise, and following His commadments all the time. Moreover, I will just experience true happiness by going back to God so I should strive hard here on earth so I will be worthy to go back to Him.

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-Wennie Dela Torre

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However, after I have encountered more experiences, my view on my purpose in life has changed. Now, I believe that my purpose in life is to go back to God like what was taught to us and be a good person to anyone I come across in life regardless of any circumstances. For me, I should be willing to do good deeds to others because it is what God wills us to do. He made us as social beings so we should act accordingly. To act accordingly to that we should treat everyone with kindness and love without using it as an advantage for ourselves. 

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However, after I have encountered more experiences, my view on my purpose in life has changed. Now, I believe that my purpose in life is to go back to God like what was taught to us and be a good person to anyone I come across in life regardless of any circumstances. For me, I should be willing to do good deeds to others because it is what God wills us to do. He made us as social beings so we should act accordingly. To act accordingly to that we should treat everyone with kindness and love without using it as an advantage for ourselves. 

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- Cai, Ginger Alexandra C.

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NOW: But now, I have realized that you don’t need lots money to live a happy life. Now I don’t care what people think of me when they see that I don’t have a lot of money. I now know that being successful and having a lot of money means nothing if you can’t enjoy it with the people you love. I have realized that you can’t bring your fortune when you die. The main purpose of my life is to come back home to GOD

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Each one of us has a different perspective on the purpose of life. Each one of us has different ways to perceive and overcome it. Because yes we are equal but we are all unique. That means we have different mindsets regarding the real reason why are we living in this world. Maybe because of our different experiences, beliefs, and views about life. There is nothing wrong in having a various understanding about our real purpose in life, if and only if these are all placed and situated near the main and real purpose of life, to go back to the Kingdom of God.

If we use our free will to think good, do good and be good, it will be easy for all of us to obtain the real purpose of life, to go back home and live again in the paradise with our beloved Creator. And surely, we will all get and obtain the happiness and satisfaction that we are all desiring for.

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I think the reason that we have different perspectives on our purpose in life is mainly because no two humans are alike. All of us may be made in the image and likeness of God but that does not mean that we all look like each other and think like each other.

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People has different views on their purpose in life because everyone had faced different sets of experiences in their lifetime. Their view on their purpose are not only affected by the experiences, but also by the decisions and acts that they have chosen on those occasions. Cultures and traditions of where one grew up can also have a role in the person’s point of view regarding their purpose in life. It is normal that this differs from people to people, though it is important that one’s purpose in life is not selfish, and more importantly, not harmful to all the other creations God has created, including our fellow human beings. It is also better if our perceived purpose in life could lead us to eternal happiness with God, our creator, which is the ultimate happiness that we could ever obtain in life.

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People has different views on their purpose in life because everyone had faced different sets of experiences in their lifetime. Their view on their purpose are not only affected by the experiences, but also by the decisions and acts that they have chosen on those occasions. Cultures and traditions of where one grew up can also have a role in the person’s point of view regarding their purpose in life. It is normal that this differs from people to people, though it is important that one’s purpose in life is not selfish, and more importantly, not harmful to all the other creations God has created, including our fellow human beings. It is also better if our perceived purpose in life could lead us to eternal happiness with God, our creator, which is the ultimate happiness that we could ever obtain in life.

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- Cai, Ginger Alexandra C.

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Before i thought life was as simple as it can be, that money is enough to make a man complete. All i wanted was to treat my parents in the way that i thought they deserve but in all of this , i can get only through my financial abilities. Now through God , through jesus i know now that i can repay the love that my parents gave me , not with money but love itself.it was deeper than my abilities to give but i know now that its all in my ability to love. Through Jesus chrisy ive seen all th ways love can be given , all the ways that love can be shared and now i want to live a life not for me but for the people that i hold most dear.
-Paul Woo