The Lord paid the price of the penalty of sins for those who believe in him. Was this his only purpose in coming to this earth?
Of at least equal importance was the outcome he delivered by living a perfect life in spite of being subject to all the temptations of mortality. The Lord “...was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.” (Hebrews 4:15) By living a perfect life as a man, he showed that it was possible and showed the way for all others to do the same. He said:
12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, <u>the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.</u>
13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.
15 If ye love me, keep my commandments. (John 14)
Note the ideas Jesus conveyed here and elsewhere: those that seek him and obey him will be empowered to do what he did and greater, without exceptions.
Paul said it more concisely: “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” (Philippians 4:13)
If you believe in Jesus, you have to believe that people have the potential to be as Jesus was. You must believe people are capable of greatness!
Believing in the divine potential of all humans will immediately infuse you with great purpose: to do whatever you can to help them achieve it.