The Image of God and the Responsibility of Man

The Image of God and the Responsibility of Man Samuel Watterson Introduction The Westminster Shorter Catechism begins by asking, "What is the chief end of man?" The answer highlights God's purpose with the creation of man: man should "glorify God" and "enjoy him forever." When Satan tempted Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden, it was this purpose of God which he intended to thwart. The catechism bases this conclusion on the fact that we have the responsibility to do all things to God's glory (I...