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Noble Purpose draws upon religious, philosophical and literary writings to show how humans in many cultures and historical epochs have pursued noble purposes by answering God's call as each hears it. Noble purpose can be pursued both in heroic acts and in everyday behaviour. The book shows how ordinary people - teachers, business professionals, parents, citizens - can ennoble what they do by being mindful of its deepest meaning. It, also, points out that humility is a necessary virtue for those who pursue a noble purpose. Great heroes are bold, courageous and sometimes audacious in their determination to succeed; but they are also humble in their awareness of their own limitations. Purpose brings coherence and satisfaction to people's lives, producing joy in good times and resilience in hard times. It, also, presents a paradox: hard work in service of noble purpose that transcends personal gain is a surer path to happiness than the self-indulgent pursuit of happiness for its own sake. The closer we come to God's purpose for us, the more satisfied our lives become. From the inspiration and examples conveyed in this book, we learn that all individuals have the capacity to discover th
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- SprogEngelsk
- Sidetal98
- Udgivelsesdato25-09-2003
- ISBN139781932031546
- Forlag Templeton Foundation Press,u.S.
- FormatHardback
- UdgaveFirst Edition, First Edition
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