Glory For God Alone

[276 words] In everything the child of God does, God’s glory is always first and last on his mind. Paul said, “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God” (1 Cor. 10:31). According to Vines, “glory” (Gr. doxa) “primarily signifies an opinion, estimate, and hence, the honour resulting from a good opinion.” To this thought Thayer adds, “magnificence, excellence, preeminence, and dignity.” It involves recognizing God as God and treating him as God (cf. Rom. 1:21) because God’s glory is more important than man’s glory. This is why the Savior said, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven” (Mat. 5:16). When sinners analyze the motives of Christians what do they see? Hopefully, they will see that each one truly desires to direct others to God and…