03/21/2014
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Did you know that the word "glorify" or "glorified" happens in the Word of God a total of 25 times. There's one verse where God talks about bringing glory and honor to His house, His temple. And one verse, Jeremiah 30:19, where God says He will glorify His people. But in all of the other 23 references, do you know who the subject is of that verb "glorify"? It's God Himself, of course. Friend, our purpose on this earth is to glorify Him, to bring honor to Him, to bring worship and praise to Him. I have no problem at all with "praise and worship" music, if it properly and appropriately gives the praise and the worship to the place it belongs: the throne of heaven.
Probably my favorite of those 25 verses is Matthew 5:16. It's an invitation from Jesus Himself, and what good counsel for anyone who plugs in a guitar at church, or adjusts the stops on the pipe organ. "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works [or music], and glorify your Father which is in heaven."
Isn't that beautiful? Listen, that verse encompasses our lives on a 24/7 basis, but it certainly hits the one hour on Sabbath or Sunday morning at church. If the congregation applauds after your number at church--fine, acknowledge it. But pass it right along to God. If they say amen, or compliment you, or lift you up in any way, deposit the glory at God's throne.
