How can one give God glory?

Answer 1

Although Proverbs 3:5 says, "... lean not unto thine own understanding", we often rely solely on our own reasonings about life and neglect bringing God's Word into our thoughts and remembrance. To glorify God, we must resist our self-centered nature and seek to be led by God's Spirit. We must remind ourselves that a person's strength comes from the Spirit of God within.

Romans 8:11,14 "But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."

Strength from the spirit God has infused us with is primary. Physical strength is only secondary. To receive the things of the spirit of God, we learn from and make decisions according to God's Word and are outfitted with the inner perfection God provides.

II Timothy 3:16-17 "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for [which is] instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works."

It is the spirit's work that glorifies God and enables man to do God's work. As we become inspired by the scriptures, we see the possibilities of God's accomplishments in our lives and begin to act on them. At that point, we are receiving instruction in righteousness. We are walking according to God's desires and good pleasure and accomplishing works that glorify Him.

Philippians 2:13 "For it is God which worketh in you [by way of the gift in you] both to will and to do of his good pleasure."

Ephesians 2:10 "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them."

Answer 2

God glorifies Himself through his children. Through them he articulates Hs will and His will is always to exercise Love. God glorifies himself through faithfulness to His word and keeping His promises as written (Bible). He glorifies himself through his creation in the magnificent creatures, natural structures and elements, etc. that is this planet and the firmament. He glorifies himself through the love his children have for Him. He glorifies Himself by being.

Answer 3

It all has to do with recognizing that He is creator, and we are His creation. He does not need us to complete Himself, but we need Him to complete us.

Once we understand that, there are many ways to do it. The most common are singing to Him, playing instruments for Him, praying, defending and caring for the poor/children/widows...the list really does go on and on. But, if we don't know our place in relation to God, glory cannot be given. It is on the basis that we are created and finite, while God is infinite that He is worthy of glory.