2. What rule hath God given to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy him?

A. The word of God, which is contained in the scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, is the only rule to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy him.

Supportive Scriptures

Ephesians 2:19-20

19 So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God,

20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone.

1 John 1:3-4

3 That which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ.

4 And we are writing these things so that our joy may be complete.

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Questions and Answers from the Shorter Catechism, Westminster Confession – Copyright: Public Domain

Westminster Assembly. The Westminster Confession of Faith: Edinburgh Edition. Philadelphia: William S. Young, 1851.

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1. What is the chief end of man?

A. Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him for ever.

Supportive Scriptures

1 Corinthians 10:31 

31 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

Romans 11:36 

36 For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.

Psalm 73:25–28 

25 Whom have I in heaven but you?

And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you.

26  My flesh and my heart may fail,

but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

27 For behold, those who are far from you shall perish;

you put an end to everyone who is unfaithful to you.

28 But for me it is good to be near God;

I have made the Lord GOD my refuge,

that I may tell of all your works.

Scripture quotations are from the ESV Bible 

Questions and Answers from the Shorter Catechism, Westminster Confession – Copyright: Public Domain

Westminster Assembly. The Westminster Confession of Faith: Edinburgh Edition. Philadelphia: William S. Young, 1851.

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