Church - What are we doing here?

This morning, we’re going to explore a crucial question:What are we doing here, for heaven’s sake?- answers are scattered through the New Testament,• and it's the focus of Paul’s entire first letter to Timothy• he intended to go over this in person◦ but here he provides only a summary statementPaul explains how we “ought to behave”“Ought” is not one of my favorite words- Christian preachers, youth leaders, and Sunday School teachers have used it to control and manipulate adults and children• so let’s try to get to the heart of Paul’s concern• Francis Schaeffer, wrote an excellent essay entitled, “The Mark of the Christian”◦ for centuries Christians displayed their faith with different symbols◦ “uniforms,” cross necklaces, and annoying bumper stickers