Obligation of Religion

What relationship exists between God and man?

Between God and man there exists a four-fold relationship:

1) God is the Creator, man is His creature.

2) God is the Benefactor, man is His beneficiary.

3) God is the Supreme Ruler, man is His subject.

4) God is the End of all creation; in God alone man can find lasting happiness.

What obligation flows from this relationship?

From this relationship flows man's obligation of Religion.

What is Religion?

Religion is man's obligation to know, to love, and to serve God.

Is man free to serve God as he pleases?

Man is not free to serve God as he pleases; he must serve God, as God, his Supreme Master, ordains.