@fmf saidHow is it a "slogan"? I seriously doubt the "context" of the quote is being well represented by you at all.
The whole context of the 'slogan' in the OP is that it was a kind of there's-more-to-life type note-to-self posted by a Muslim friend who has to work night noon and morn to make ends meet.
17 Jul 20
@secondson saidYes, it's a kind of 'slogan' or 'motto' or whatever.
How is it a "slogan"? I seriously doubt the "context" of the quote is being well represented by you at all.
"God didn't create you to try to earn money and then die".
One might see it on a t-shirt or as a Facebook meme.
@secondson saidI made an on topic thoughtful post to which you replied and claimed that I’ve missed some of the context.
Seems you've run away from coherence.The context from which the quote in the OP was taken. Not the context of YOUR original post.
Since then I’ve been trying to get you to tell me what context it is that you think I’ve missed, and you don’t seem to be able to say what it is.
@fmf saidDo you think that "belief and worship" constitutes a requirement to satisfy the purposes of God relative to having a relationship with Him?
What else is required of a believer to fulfil God's purpose for him or her aside from belief and worship? I don't think this is as difficult a topic as you are making it seem.
You are mistaken if you do.
17 Jul 20
@secondson saidWhy do you keep “seriously doubting” some posters and claiming other posters are “missing context” and yet you seem to be completely incapable of providing insight into what it is you doubt, what context is missing or even any intelligent addition to the commentary?
How is it a "slogan"? I seriously doubt the "context" of the quote is being well represented by you at all.
It’s quite Very Rusty ish.
@divegeester saidNot true. I told you what context, but you seem to be unable to understand what context I'm referring to.
I made an on topic thoughtful post to which you replied and claimed that I’ve missed some of the context.
Since then I’ve been trying to get you to tell me what context it is that you think I’ve missed, and you don’t seem to be able to say what it is.
Consider the post by FMF where he explains that his Muslim friend made the statement "God didn't create you to earn money and then die" in an apparent state of stress as a result of working day and night in order to make ends meet.
I think there's more to it than what's being represented in FMF's OP about what his friend meant by what you termed a "slogan", and I think your response to FMF's friend's apparent stress in his situation is trite and a misuse of what the scriptures teach about material wealth.
What you said, it seems from having further knowledge about FMF's friend's plight, would be insensitive, and insulting to him.
That's the context I'm referring to. So maybe you should check your mouth at the door before you barge in and tell a struggling man working night and day that God wants him to be fat, rich and happy.
What a klutz.
17 Jul 20
@secondson saidI am asking you what else is required of believers to fulfil God's purpose for them ASIDE from belief and worship?
Do you think that "belief and worship" constitutes a requirement to satisfy the purposes of God relative to having a relationship with Him?
@divegeester saidLearn to comprehend what you read.
Why do you keep “seriously doubting” some posters and claiming other posters are “missing context” and yet you seem to be completely incapable of providing insight into what it is you doubt, what context is missing or even any intelligent addition to the commentary?
It’s quite Very Rusty ish.
I said, "I seriously doubt the "context" of the quote is being well represented..." I didn't say I doubted the the poster. That is a prime example of mischaracterizing what another has said. So you're either cognitively challenged, willfully dishonest or in need of restful sleep.
As it turns out there's more to the story after all.
17 Jul 20
@secondson saidAn ordinary Muslim friend. There is no need for you to add anything like "state of stress" to what I said. Just an ordinary believer pondering the hamster's wheel and sending out a there's-more-to-life message on WhatsApp.
Consider the post by FMF where he explains that his Muslim friend made the statement "God didn't create you to earn money and then die" in an apparent state of stress as a result of working day and night in order to make ends meet.
@fmf saidYou keep modifying your questions. I'm not sure you understand what it is you want to know.
I am asking you what else is required of believers to fulfil God's purpose for them ASIDE from belief and worship?
Answer mine. Do you think there are requirements necessary in order to fulfill the purposes of a God, you don't know exists, to have a relationship with Him?
17 Jul 20
@secondson saidNot really. Someone posted this saying...
As it turns out there's more to the story after all.
"God didn't create you to try to earn money and then die".
I just had a look and it is actually a photo of a t-shirt.
You really don't have to worry about there being "more to the story".
The OP question still stands.
17 Jul 20
@secondson saidNo I am not. If you don't want to answer it, that's OK.
You keep modifying your questions. I'm not sure you understand what it is you want to know.
17 Jul 20
@secondson saidI used to think one had to obey Jesus's commandments and strive to walk the Christian walk every single day. But I am not a Christian anymore. What do you think? What's your answer?
Do you think there are requirements necessary in order to fulfill the purposes of a God, you don't know exists, to have a relationship with Him?
17 Jul 20
@secondson saidIt's entire context was the front of a t-shirt.
I should like to see this alleged "motto" in its entire context.