The Glory of God

Glory is that which is profound, splendid, honorable, and praiseworthy; that which is full of dignity and majesty.

God's glory accompanies his presence.

It has a profound affect upon those who witness it:

“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)

The heavens speak of God’s glory:

“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.”

(Psalm 19:1)

God's glory endures for ever:

“The glory of the LORD shall endure for ever: the LORD shall rejoice in his works.”

(Psalm 104:31)

Man's glory does not last:

“For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away:”

(I Peter 1:24)

Glory belongs to God:

“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.”

(Matthew 6:13)

“Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.”

(Revelation 5:12)

Man comes short of God's glory:

“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;”

(Romans 3:23)

Man must not glorify himself:

“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 12:23)

Man must give glory to God:

“That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.”

(I Corinthians 1:31)

God's people are to declare God's glory to others:

“Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvellous works among all nations.”

(I Chronicles 16:24)

Whatever God's children do is to bring him glory:

“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”

(I Corinthians 10:31)

“Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible,

the only wise God,

be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.”

(Titus 1:17)