To God Be The Glory

11/16/2020

1 Corinthians 10:31 “Whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”

If you have visited Blooms more than a couple of times, you would have seen me write “To God be the glory” quite often. As I travel on my faith journey, this phrase has become my song of praise as I see His hand in all things.

This verse, however, is not talking about God’s hand in our lives and His blessings. It speaks about how the way I live should bring glory to God. Am I keeping His commandments? Is it evident to others that I love Him with all my mind, my heart, and my strength? Am I actively loving my neighbor? Can the Fruit of the Spirit be identified in me?

In my Bible, this verse in 1 Corinthians is found under the heading “The Believer’s Freedom.” It speaks of what we can do, but cautions us to be wary of behavior that is not beneficial or constructive. After all, our purpose as believers is to share the Gospel of Christ with others, and not live a life that is spiritually haughty. Doing everything to bring God glory is not just beneficial, but critical. We are ambassadors of the Gospel.

The passage also speaks of no food being off limits because everything in the earth belongs to God, but we must always be aware of the intent with which it is offered. We must also always be thankful. Verses 31-33 – “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jew, Greeks or the church of God—even as I try to please everyone in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved.” Again the lesson is- it is not about me but only Jesus.

Even when life is uncomfortable, even when something is difficult, even when we do not feel up to doing what is being asked of us, we can ask God for strength. As long as we prayerfully focus on God and His will, we will bring Him glory with our thoughts, words, and actions. We cannot do such things alone. Chambers writes, “It takes Almighty God Incarnate in us to do the meanest duty to the glory of God. It takes God’s Spirit in us to make us so absolutely humanly His that we are utterly unnoticeable.”

I must always remember that it is not about me, only Jesus. To God be the glory.