If you’re reading this blog, odds are you want to glorify God. God formed us and made us for his glory (Isaiah 43:7). But have you ever thought practically about how to glorify God in everyday life? Consider this list of twenty biblical ways to glorify God compiled by Kevin DeYoung.
- Give God verbal declarations of praise (Revelation 4:8-9).
- Live a life of noticeable piety (1 Peter 2:12).
- Ask God for things in Jesus’ name (John 14:13).
- Bear fruit and show yourself to be a disciple of Jesus (John 15:8).
- Declare the truth about Jesus (John 16:14).
- Love your life less than God (John 21:19).
- Worship God as God (Romans 1:21).
- Live a life of sexual purity (1 Corinthians 6:20).
- Live a life of generosity (2 Corinthians 9:13).
- Rejoice in God’s glory displayed in creation (Psalm 19:1).
- Do the works of faith (2 Thessalonians 1:11-12).
- Use your gifts in God’s strength (1 Peter 4:11).
- Make sure everyone knows you’re not God (Acts 12:23).
- Live a life of gratitude (Psalm 50:23).
- In matters of liberty, seek the good of others (1 Corinthians 10:31).
- Extend grace to sinners (2 Corinthians 8:19).
- Be a part of a local church (Ephesians 3:20-21).
- Tell God you are wrong and he is right (Joshua 7:19).
- Obey God (Leviticus 10:3).
- Go from a Christ-despiser to a Christ-worshiper (Galatians 1:24).