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title: "Question 1: What is the chief and highest end of man? | Westminster Larger Catechism"
description: "Westminster Larger Catechism, question 1: What is the chief and highest end of man? Man’s chief and highest end is to glorify God, and fully to enjoy him for ever.Scripture proofs: Rom. 11:36; 1 Cor. 10:31; Ps"
canonical: "https://ctkrp.org/larger-catechism/question-1-what-is-the-chief-and-highest-end-of-man/"
source: "https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=115"
---

# Question 1: What is the chief and highest end of man? | Westminster Larger Catechism

Man’s chief and highest end is to glorify God, and fully to enjoy him for ever.

Scripture proofs: Rom. 11:36; 1 Cor. 10:31; Ps. 73:24-28; John 17:21-23.

Original source: [2026 RPCNA Constitution](https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=115)

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