Glory of God

“I found satisfaction in perfecting the simple yet artful technique of sliding a squeegee. It was almost the perfect job. However, the manual labor and freezing temperatures were battering my body.” - TGC

“The glory of God is the driving force of missionary work. The result is secure: ‘The earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea’ (Hab. 2:14).” - TGC

“It’s far more about what we do with them—where we go with our feet, what we do with our hands to help others, and what we say with our mouths to give meaning to the acts of our bodies.” - TGC

“The entire physical universe was created for God’s glory. When we rebelled, the universe fell under the weight of our sin. Yet God did not give up on us.” - Randy Alcorn

“Consider for a moment how tragic it would be if there were no answer to this question…. Yet it’s equally tragic to incorrectly answer the question.” - Ligonier

“So it is with all secondary sources of happiness. Things such as art, music, literature, sports, careers, and hobbies generate no light on their own. The light they bring comes from ‘the Father of lights’ (James 1:17).” - Randy Alcorn

“A job is worthy of our efforts if it harmonizes with God’s original mandate that humans steward the earth in submission to him (Gen. 1:28). Legitimate work must serve God by serving people.” - TGC

“Our situation is different from Moses’, of course, but I think it’s important we daily ask God to help us see a glimpse of who He is and what He’s doing.” - Chuck Lawless

“Am I … determined to please Him in everything I do, or am I about my own profit, seeking to game the system to my best ability so that I can get what I want within the rules?” - Kevin Schaal

“In theology, such an activity as this—a bush with fire burning within it, but not being consumed—is said to be contra naturam, meaning ‘against nature.’… What Moses saw in this fire was a supernatural, visible manifestation of the glory of God.” - R.C. Sproul