[Dr. Eckleburg]

I think the Budhha was right that, in some respect, "life is suffering."

If we look at life as suffering, we will find suffering.

If we look at life as God's creation, eternally given to us in order to glorify His name forever, we will find joy among the thorns.

"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." -- Romans 8:28

WESTMINSTER SHORTER CATECHISM

Q. 1. What is the chief end of man?

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

Perhaps our different perspectives are again summed up by the RCC's use of the crucifix, while Bible-believing Christians prefer the victory of the empty cross. He has risen. We are saved. Christ is King.

"Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD." -- Psalm 144:15

[Manfred the Wonder Dawg]

“Bible-believing Christians prefer the victory of the empty cross. He has risen. We are saved. Christ is King.”

“Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD.” — Psalm 144:15

There ya go - tellin’ the secrets of the TRUTH. Aren’t you sposed to keep those things hidden?

[fortheDeclaration]

Amen. Jn. 10:10.

10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

[Alamo-Girl]

Indeed.

For as he thinketh in his heart, so [is] he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart [is] not with thee. - Proverbs 23:7

Thank you for sharing your insights and all those beautiful Scriptures!

[Quix]

Thanks. thanks.