Indeed, there is a built - in limit, rare in our time, to the degree to which Christian Scientists can compromise this commitment without invalidating the very reason for the existence of their church. (religion-online.org)
The pastor pleaded with him to provide wisdom on how to truly fulfill his vocation within the system that seemed to oppose the very reason for its existence. (nakedpastor.com)
Christ is at the centre of the universe as the very reason for its existence. (faith.org.uk)