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title: "Question 1: What is the chief end of man? | Westminster Shorter Catechism"
description: "Westminster Shorter Catechism, question 1: What is the chief end of man? Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him for ever.Scripture proofs: 1 Cor. 10:31; Rom. 11:36; Ps. 73:25-28."
canonical: "https://ctkrp.org/shorter-catechism/question-1-what-is-the-chief-end-of-man/"
source: "https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=159"
---

# Question 1: What is the chief end of man? | Westminster Shorter Catechism

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

Scripture proofs: 1 Cor. 10:31; Rom. 11:36; Ps. 73:25-28.

Original source: [2026 RPCNA Constitution](https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=159)

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