The Ultimate Essential

The basic reason for existence is to glorify God in whatever we do and wherever we may be.

Ultimate Essential

• 1 Corinthians 10:31
• Romans 15:5-6
• 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12
• Matthew 5:16

Glory to God

• Glory refers to light
  • Exodus 40:34
• Glory refers to a representation of the celestial bodies
  • 1 Corinthians 15:40-41
• Glory means to magnify, to elevate, to shed radiance or splendor on another
  • Psalms 145:1-2; 86:1-10

How to Glorify God

• Cultivate the habit of including God in every segment of your life
• Refuse to accept or expect any of the glory that belongs to God
• Maintain a priority relationship with God that is more important than any other

Three-fold Action Plan

• Meet often and alone with God
• Openly admit your struggle with pride
• Filter everything through the question, “Will this bring glory to God, or me?”