Instead of complacency, man should come to know who God is, immersing himself in a deep understanding of God's grace and redemption, and committing himself to always place God as at the center of their lives with the burning desire to always please God. This is the main reason why people should move from the temporary state of the city of man to the city of God, immortal and eternal. Augustine finally proclaims that both the highest distinction and meaning lie in the fact that human beings are created not only to live temporarily on earth but to enjoy life with God forever in Heaven (Confessions, 27). He wants to point out that everything that people receive in the city of God will last forever and will not perish, so it is worth sacrificing. In conclusion, Augustine's fundamental beliefs can be summarized in his worldview which is rooted in the understanding that God is the Creator, the Perfecter of faith, the Redeemer and, above all, a living Father who is not distant but dwells in the midst of each individual of His people. Only through God's grace and redemption can all good and right things prevail. The God-centered life is the only way to provide man with the grace that is the necessary nourishment for the soul and the redemption that is imperative to ensure his ability to overcome the evils brought about by the fallen