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The Westminster Shorter Catechism. Question number one. What is the chief end of man? Man's chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever.

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The Westminster Shorter Catechism presenting Reformed doctrine in concise question-and-answer form, establishing Scripture as the only rule for glorifying and enjoying God.

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