Quiet Time Notes

Notes from my daily Quiet Times with God

Mind of Christ - About Self (part VII)

July 21st, 2011
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The results of a self emptied life (continued):

B. It enables you to bring glory to God.
  • God is glorified through a selfless life of good deeds - Matthew 5:16
  • God is glorified when we selflessly bear fruit - John 15:8
  • God is glorified through selfless obedience - John 17:4
  • God is glorified when we selflessly suffer for righteousness - 1 Peter 4:14, 16
  • God is glorified through selfless service to others
    • 1 Peter 4:11 - If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God.
    • Luke 17:15 - Praising God in a loud voice.

Key Phrase: God is glorified through a selfless life