The concept of glorifying God is central to the Christian faith, emphasizing the believer's duty to honor and magnify the Lord in all aspects of life. The Bible provides numerous exhortations and examples that encourage the saints to resolve to glorify God through their actions, words, and thoughts.

Biblical Exhortations to Glorify God

1. 1 Corinthians 10:31 · "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God." This verse underscores the comprehensive nature of glorifying God, suggesting that even mundane activities should be performed with the intention of honoring Him.

2. Matthew 5:16 · "In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." Here, Jesus instructs His followers to live in such a way that their actions lead others to glorify God, highlighting the evangelistic aspect of a godly life.

3. Romans 15:6 · "So that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ." This passage calls for unity among believers, suggesting that collective worship and harmony among the saints serve to glorify God.

Examples of Saints Glorifying God

1. Daniel · In Daniel 6, Daniel's unwavering commitment to prayer and his refusal to cease worshiping God, even under threat of death, exemplifies a life resolved to glorify God. His faithfulness led to King Darius acknowledging the power of Daniel's God.

2. Paul and Silas · In Acts 16:25, Paul and Silas, while imprisoned, prayed and sang hymns to God. Their resolve to glorify God in dire circumstances resulted in a miraculous earthquake and the conversion of the jailer and his household.

3. The Early Church · Acts 2:46-47 describes the early believers as "continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people." Their communal life and worship were a testament to their resolve to glorify God.

Practical Ways to Glorify God

1. Worship and Praise · Regular participation in worship services and personal devotion times are vital for glorifying God. Psalm 29:2 encourages believers to "Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness."

2. Obedience to God's Commands · John 14:15 states, "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments." Obedience is a tangible expression of love and reverence for God, thus glorifying Him.

3. Bearing Fruit · In John 15:8, Jesus says, "This is to My Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be My disciples." The fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) in a believer's life is a testament to God's transformative power and brings Him glory.

4. Proclaiming the Gospel · Sharing the message of salvation through Jesus Christ is a direct way to glorify God. Romans 1:16 emphasizes the power of the gospel, and believers are called to be unashamed in proclaiming it.

In summary, the saints are called to a life of intentionality in glorifying God, reflecting His character and proclaiming His greatness in every aspect of their lives. Through worship, obedience, fruitful living, and evangelism, believers fulfill their divine purpose and bring honor to the name of the Lord.Psalm 69:30
I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.
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Psalm 118:28
You are my God, and I will praise you: you are my God, I will exalt you.
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The Necessity of Diligently Seeking the Saints' Rest.
... so important, or so necessary as the glorifying of God ... what pains would you take
in the service of God? And is not the saints' rest a more excellent happiness ...
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The Misery of those Who, Besides Losing the Saints' Rest, Lose the ...
... Yet the glorifying of the mercy and justice of God is ... of Christ is the Comforter
of the saints, so Satan ... They broke the laws of the eternal God, and therefore ...
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Prayer Perfumed with Praise
... has willed such a thing, and he makes his saints to will it ... deal in that fact: if
you will but desire God to be glorified, and aim at glorifying him yourself ...
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Directions How to Lead a Heavenly Life Upon Earth.
... presence, that I may return as the shepherds' from the heavenly vision, glorifying
and praising God ... Praising God is the work of angels and saints in heaven ...
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Ephesians i. 2-Jan
... even secular men could be called "saints and faithful ... good pleasure of His will means,
"God's free self ... the divine predestination, so is the glorifying of the ...
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How to Read the Bible
... just now I may not be praising and glorifying God, I am ... that, I am sure of the final
perseverance of the saints. ... soul; I have known that it was God's word to me ...
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The Master's Profession --The Disciple's Pursuit
... is set on winning souls, that is set on glorifying God, that is ... In works which perfect
saints above ... God bless you, dear friends, and make you earnest to tell to ...
/.../the masters professionthe disciples pursuit.htm

Why they Leave Us
... The saints are to behold this, and it will be their glory ... love to the Son, and his
delight in glorifying the Son ... God only knows the love of God, and all that it ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 32 1886/why they leave us.htm

The Life, as Amplified by Mediaeval Biographers.
... arise and walk," he was cured instantly; and departed, glorifying God. ... God was the
giver of them: glory to Him ... Ad'd. 12174 (Lives of Saints), of the British ...
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Songs of Deliverance
... The saints judge this world, and by their living testimony ... When will the church of
God be inflamed by ... position of saved souls, are you glorifying Christ and ...
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