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NASB | Isaiah 42:8 "I am the LORD, that is My name; I will not give My glory to another, Nor My praise to graven images. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Isaiah 42:8 "I am the LORD, that is My Name; My glory I will not give to another, Nor My praise to carved idols. |
Bible Question:
In order to reflect on this verse, we need to understand what the glory of God is. According to His Word, what is the glory of God? Secondly, God does not give His glory to another, but I'm wondering are there times when man attempts to "share" it? What are some of the ways men "share God's glory" and how might you recognize this in yourself or others? Please post any instruction you have received from this study. Thanks! |
Bible Answer: In plain and simple terminology, I'm under the impression that God's glory, is His reputation, it's what He is know for; praises and honor for the things He has done, and are known for doing. "No", I don't think men has the tendicy of sharing God's glory, I think men has the tendicy of CLAIMING God's glory for themselves. Men are selfish; why share that which you can claim for yourselves?? One of the ways we tend to claim God's glory is by crediting ourselves for the ability of getting up in the morning and being able to provide for our households; not realizing, and in some cases not caring that it is through the Goodness of God; it is through the Love of God; it is through the Mercy of God that we were able to do this. Hey, we credit diet; excercise, and human wisdom for these things. What's God has to do with me waking up in the morning?? |