Realising the purpose of life through education
INTRODUCTION: Every human being in this World wants to be a successful person. But it is a simple known fact that only few people are able to taste the fruit of success in their lives. Writing about 2000 years ago, the Apostle Paul stated that everyone run in a race but only one wins the prize (I Cor. 9:24). The reason why only few people excel in life can be many and varied. In this short write-up, an attempt shall be made to address how the youths should realize the purpose of life through education, and become a successful person. As a boy, I used to ask myself: Why did God created us? Why am I here for? Am I worthy of living a good life? etc. Sometimes, I pour out my doubts to people whom I trust. But their explanations never satisfy me. The following passages are some of my thoughts based on my experiences in the past years regarding all these confusions as I grow with education. PURPOSE OF LIFE: At the outset, I would like to make clear that God created us with a purpos