APART FROM GOD THERE IS NO GLORY. Whatever we do must reflect God's glory. Whatever God does is for His own glory. This is the great end of all things. We are created for His glory but we sinned and came short of it. We came short of the glory of His law, in not obeying it; we came short of the glory of His image, not resembling it; we came short of the glory of His favour, not desiring it; and we came short of the glory of His presence, not seeking it. But Jesus died for us, paid the price of our ransom, wrought a perfect righteousness, and saves us with an everlasting salvation; therefore we are not our own, but are bought with a price, and should now glorify God in our bodies, and in our spirits, which are God's. To glorify God, therefore, is the main business of life. We can do this by believing His word, trusting His promises, and obeying His precepts. We glorify Him by endeavouring to bless His creatures for His sake, especially by visiting, relieving, and comforting His poor saints; also by spreading His gospel, by governing our tempers, training up our families in His fear, and seeking the honour of His name in all we do. To glorify God is our duty, our reasonable service. O may it be our pleasure and delight!

For Meditation:
O Thou who didst my person buy,
And paid the price in blood,
Assist me now to glorify,
And only live to God!