​Examples Of Not Giving Glory

1. "Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened" (Romans 1:21).

2. "And she named the child Ichabod, saying, The glory is departed from Israel: because the ark of God was taken, and because of her father in law and her husband. And she said, The glory is departed from Israel: for the ark of God is taken" (I Samuel 4:21-22).

3. "And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them. And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man. And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost" (Acts 12:21-23).

4. "At the end of twelve months he walked in the palace of the kingdom of Babylon. The king spake, and said, Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power, and for the honour of my majesty? While the word was in the king's mouth, there fell a voice from heaven, saying, O king Nebuchadnezzar, to thee it is spoken; The kingdom is departed from thee. And they shall drive thee from men,and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field: they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and seven times shall pass over thee, until thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will. The same hour was the thing fulfilled upon Nebuchadnezzar: and he was driven from men, and did eat grass as oxen, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven, till his hairs were grown like eagles' feathers, and his nails like birds' claws" (Daniel 4:29-33).

(All this came upon the king Nebuchadnezzar.) (He lived in the wilderness for seven years as a wild animal. We either humble ourselves or become humiliated.)

HOWEVER: He humbled himself and came to glorify God.

"And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honoured Him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and His kingdom is to generation: And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and He doeth according to His will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay His hand, or say unto Him,What doest thou? At the same time my reason returned unto me; and for the glory of my kingdom, mine honour and brightness returned unto me; and my counsellors and my lords sought unto me; and I was established in my kingdom, and excellent majesty was added unto me. Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven, all whose works are truth, and His ways judgment: and those that walk in pride He is able to abase"(Daniel 4:34-37).

Notice the words that Nebuchadnezzar used:

1. He blessed the most High.

2. He praised and honored him.

3. He praised and extolled and honored the King of heaven.

When He glorified God, the glory of God returned to him.

1. His understanding returned to him.

2. His reason returned to him.

3. The glory of his kingdom was restored.

4. His honor and brightness was restored.

5. He counselors sought him out.

6. His kingdom was established.

7. Excellent majesty was added.

We must ask ourselves:

Do I glorify God? 

Do I glorify God in my work and with my time? Do I glorify God in my conversations in what I say? Do I glorify God is what I read and in what I watch? Do I glorify God in what I eat or what I wear?

Remember:  "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God" (1 Corinthians 10:31).

Giving Glory To God

Definitions from the old Webster's Dictionary:

1. To praise; to magnify and honor in worship; to ascribe honor to, in thought or words. (Psalm 86:9) God is glorified, when such his excellency, above all things, is with due admiration acknowledged.
2. To make glorious; to exalt to glory, or to celestial happiness. Whom he justified, them he also glorified. (Romans 8). The God of our fathers hath glorified his son Jesus. (Acts 3).
3. To praise; to honor; to extol. Whomsoever they find to be most licentious of life--him they set up and glorify.
4. To procure honor or praise to.

Basic Passage:

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God - 1 Corinthians 10:31

The Heavens Declare:
The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handy work - Psalm 19:1

The Seraphim Declare:
In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly. And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory - Isaiah 6:1-3

And the LORD spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend. And he turned again into the camp: but his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, departed not out of the tabernacle - Exodus 33:11

And it came to pass, when Moses came down from mount Sinai with the two tables of testimony in Moses' hand, when he came down from the mount, that Moses wist not that the skin of his face shone while he talked with him - Exodus 34:29

When Moses had face to face fellowship with God, he was glorifying God and the glory of God shone upon him.) (Fellowship is often more important than performance!

Through Worship:
So that the priests could not stand to minister by reason of the cloud: for the glory of the LORD had filled the house of God - II Chronicles 5:14 [This was at the completion of the building of the temple by Solomon].

Ye that fear the LORD, praise him; all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; and fear him, all ye the seed of Israel - Psalm 22:23

All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name - Psalm 86:9

Through LORDSHIP:
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father - Philippians 2:11
1. When we accept Jesus as Lord.

2. When we lead others to accept Jesus as Lord.

Through Praise:
Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God - Psalm 50:23

I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore - Psalm 86:12

Through Thanksgiving:
For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God - II Corinthians 4:15

And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God - Luke 17:15 (The one leper stopped to give Jesus thanks for the healing.)

Through Righteousness:
Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God - Philippians 1:11

Through Humility
But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. - Galatians 6:14

Hear ye, and give ear; be not proud: for the LORD hath spoken. Give glory to the LORD your God,before he cause darkness, and before your feet stumble upon the dark mountains, and, while ye look for light, he turn it into the shadow of death, and make it gross darkness. Jeremiah 13:15-16

Through Claiming the promises of God:
For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us. - 2 Corinthians 1:20

He (Abraham) staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God. - Romans 4:20

Through Receiving one another:

Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God. - Romans 15:7

Through Suffering as a Believer:
Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf. - I Peter 4:16

Through Faithfulness unto death:
This spake he, signifying by what death he [Peter] should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me - John 21:19

But he [Stephen], being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up steadfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God. - Acts 7:55

And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. - Revelation 12:11

Through Receiving Healing:
When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby. - John 11:4

He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. - John 16:14

Through Calling upon the Lord for help.
Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name: and deliver us, and purge away our sins,for thy name's sake. - Psalm 79:9

And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me. - Psalm 50:15

Through The Witness Of Good Works:

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. - Matthew 5:16

Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation. - I Peter 2:12

Through Physical Discipline:
For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's. - I Corinthians 6:20

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. - Romans 12:1-2

Through Giving:
Whiles by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution unto them, and unto all men. - II Corinthians 9:13

Through Bearing Fruit:
Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. - John 15:8
1. Sharing your faith with others and winning others to Christ.

And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever. - Daniel 12:2-3

2. Producing the fruit of the Spirit. Galatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. - Galatians 5:22-23

Through Believing Jesus:
Jesus saith unto her [Martha], 'Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?' - John 11:40

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Walk Daily with Christ....

Cheerfulness—being full of good feelings

“A cheerful look brings joy to the heart” ~ Proverbs 15:30

“A cheerful heart is good medicine” ~ Proverbs 17:22

“God love a cheerful giver” ~ 2 Cor. 9:7

Application: Job’s cheerful looks brought joy. (See Job 29:24)

Compassion—desire to relieve another’s suffering

“Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another” ~ Zech. 7:9

“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience” ~ Col. 3:12

Application: In the parable of the Good Samaritan, a stranger showed compassion for another. (See Luke 10:30-37)

Consideration—mindful of the needs and feelings of others

“Be peaceable and considerate” ~ Titus 3:2

Application: The Israelites were instructed to be considerate of others’ property. (See Deut. 22:1-4) Joseph showed consideration for Mary by deciding to divorce her quietly. (See Matt. 1:19)

Contentment—uncomplaining acceptance of one’s life

“But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that” ~ 1 Tim. 6:6-8

“Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you’ “~ Heb. 13:5

Application: Paul was content, no matter the circumstances. (See Phil. 4:11)

Courage—bold; fearless in the face of threat

“Be strong and courageous” ~ Joshua 1:6

“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong” ~ 1 Cor.16:13 (See also Eph. 6:10-18)

Application: Peter and John showed great courage when they spoke about Jesus before the Sanhedrin. (See Acts 4:1-21, esp. v 13)

Faithfulness—living by faith, or belief

“Fight the good fight of the faith” ~ 1 Tim. 6:12a

“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith” ~ 1 Cor. 16:13a

Application: “By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receiveas his inheritance, obeyed and went” ~ Heb. 11:8. (See Hebrews 11 for a list of faithful people.)

Forgiveness—the act of pardoning

“For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you” ~ Matt. 6:14

“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you” ~ Eph. 4:32 See also Matt. 18:21-22.

Application: Joseph forgave his brothers. (See Gen. 45:8-15) Stephen forgave, and asked God to forgive, the men who stoned him. (See Acts 7:59-60)

Gentleness—showing kindness and tenderness

“Let your gentleness be evident to all” ~ Phil. 4:5

“Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience” ~ Col. 3:12b

Application: Paul was gentle with the Thessalonians. (See 1 Thess. 2:6-7)

Godliness—holy living

“Godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come” ~ 1 Tim. 4:8b

“For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness and world passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age” ~ Titus 2:11-12

“But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do” ~ 1 Peter 1:15

Application: Peter and Paul evidenced godly lives through their writings.

Goodness—state of being good, not evil

“Turn from evil and do good” ~ Psalm 34:14

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,faithfulness, gentleness and self-control” ~ Gal. 5:22-23a

“Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us” ~ 1 Peter 2:12 (See also 2 Peter 1:3-11)

Application: Peter and Paul dealt with goodness in their writings.

Honesty—truthfulness

“Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ” ~ Eph. 4:15

“Therefore, each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully” ~ Eph. 4:25a

Application: The men supervising the rebuilding of the temple acted in complete honesty. (See 2 Kings 12:15)

Hope—reliance on God’s blessing; expectation of future good

“But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wingslike eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint” ~ Isa.40:31

“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see” ~Heb. 11:1

(See also Romans 8:18-27; 1 Peter 3:15-16)

Application: Peter encouraged the early Christians to hope in God despite theirsuffering (1 Peter).

Humility—modesty; meekness

“He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God” ~ Micah 6:8

“For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted” ~ Matt. 23:12

“Clothe yourselves with humility” ~ 1 Peter 5:5

Application: Daniel was very humble, giving honor where it belonged—to God. (See Daniel 2:30) Elizabeth was humble before Mary. (See Luke 1:43.)

Joy—gladness of heart

“The joy of the LORD is your strength” ~ Neh. 8:10b

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,faithfulness, gentleness and self-control” ~ Gal. 5:22-23a

Application: Mary’s joy at the coming birth of Jesus is expressed in song in Luke 1:46-55.

Kindness—state of being kind, considerate

“Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience” ~ Col. 3:12b

“Be kind and compassionate to one another” ~ Eph. 4:32a

Application: David showed kindness to Mephibosheth for Jonathan’s sake in 2 Sam.9:1-7

Love for others—unselfish, benevolent concern

“Love your neighbor as yourself” ~ Matt. 22:39

“Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” ~ 1 John 4:7-8 (See also John 13:34; 1 Cor. 13)

Application: “Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends” ~ John 15:13. Jesus did this for us.

Love for God—gratitude, worship, devotion

“Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength” ~ Deut. 6:5 (See also Matt. 22:37-38)

Application: Love for God is manifested in the lives of men and women throughout the Bible.

Mercy—compassion, showing charity

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy” ~ Matt. 5:7

“Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful” ~ Luke 6:36 (See also Micah 6:8)

Application: David showed mercy by sparing Saul’s life. (1 Sam. 24:10-17)

Obedience—submitting to authority

“It is the LORD your God you must follow, and him you must revere. Keep his commands and obey him; serve him and hold fast to him” ~ Deut. 13:4

“If you love me, you will obey what I command” ~ John 14:15

“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right” ~ Eph. 6:1

Application: Noah obeyed God and built the ark. (Gen. 6. 2) Paul commended the Philippians for their obedience. (Phil. 2:12-13)

Patience—ability to bear trials without grumbling

“Be patient, bearing with one another in love” ~ Eph. 4:2b

“Love is patient, love is kind” ~ 1 Cor. 13:4a

Application: David wrote, “I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry” ~ Psalm 40:1

Peace—experience of right relationship; inner contentment

“Great peace have they who love your law” ~ Psalm 119:165

“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” ~ Romans 5:1

“Seek peace and pursue it” ~ 1 Peter 3:11b (See also Gal. 5:22)

Application: Christ breaks down the barrier between believing Jews and Gentiles ~ Eph. 2:14

Prayerfulness—praying frequently

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God” ~ Phil. 4:6

“Pray continually” ~ 1 Thess. 5:17 See also Mark 11:22-25; James 5:13-16.

Application: Elijah prayed and God answered ~ James 5:17-18.

Purity—lack of contamination or evil

“How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word” ~ Ps.119:9

“For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life” ~ 1 Thess. 4:7 (See also Phil. 4:8)

Application: In 1 Tim. 5:1-2, Paul gives advice on treating others with purity.

Self-control—restrain or discipline one’s behavior

“But since we belong to the day, let us be self-controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet” ~ 1 Thess. 5:8

“For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age” ~ Titus 2:11-12

Application: Self-control is one of the requirements for an elder ~ Titus 1:8.

Trust in God—putting one’s confidence in God; believing

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me” ~ John 14:1

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight” ~ Prov. 3:5-6

Application: Abraham trusted in God ~ James 2:23.

Wisdom—knowledge guided by understanding

“The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom” ~ Prov. 15:33a

“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere” ~ James3:17.

Application: Solomon asked God for wisdom ~ 1 Kings 3:4-15.

What would Jesus do? Imitating Christ…

“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith…” ~ Heb. 12:2-3

“As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do” ~ 1 Peter 1:14-15 (See also Romans 8:29)

Application: Paul was an imitator of Christ and encouraged others to follow his example.

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.” ~ Phil.4:8-9

God's Word

Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life.

1 Thessalonians 4:11