Glorify God
What does it mean to glorify God?
Glory as related to God in the Old Testament bears with it the idea of greatness of splendor
In the New Testament, the word translated “glory” means “dignity, honor, praise and worship.”
It means to bring Him honor through what we say, how we act, and how we think, how we treat others.
1 Corinthians 10:31: Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
To glorify God means to acknowledge His glory and to value it above all things.
We glorify God when we give Him heartfelt gratitude
Psalm 50:23 (NASB) “He who offers a sacrifice of thanksgiving honors Me; And to him who orders his way aright I shall show the salvation of God.”
We glorify God through our desire to know Him
Jer 9:23-24 (NASB) 23 Thus says the Lord, “Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches; 24 but let him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord who exercises loving kindness, justice and righteousness on earth; for I delight in these things,” declares the Lord.
We glorify God through our faith
Romans 4:20 (NASB) 20 yet, with respect to the promise of God, he did not waver in unbelief but grew strong in faith, giving glory to God,
We glorify God through our love.
We glorify God through our desire to obey Him
John 14:15 (NASB) 15 “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.
We glorify God through our good works
John 15:8 (NASB) 8 My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples.
Isaiah 43:7 says, “Everyone who is called by My name, Whom I have created for My glory; I have formed him, yes, I have made him.”
Glorifying God is our purpose here on earth.
Psalm 29:2 Honor the Lord for the glory of his name.
Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness.
Heavenly Father, as we worship and praise you today, help us catch a glimpse of your glory and majesty. Bring us closer to you. In Jesus’ name.
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