What is glory?

Pastor Leon’s SOAP: Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer

November 16: 2Cor 3-6

Scripture: 2Corinthians 3:9 If the ministry that condemns men is glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry that brings righteousness!
10 For what was glorious has no glory now in comparison with the surpassing glory.
11 And if what was fading away came with glory, how much greater is the glory of that which lasts!

Observation: In these verses the Apostle Paul is comparing the ministry of the Law given to Moses to the ministry of the Holy Spirit living in our lives today. The glory of the Old Testament Law, which can only condemn us because we are all already guilty of breaking it, cannot compare with the glory of the Holy Spirit that lives within us and empowers us to victory over temptation.

Application: Glory is a word often used in Christian circles. But what is glory? I believe a simple definition would be: goodness, value, or worthiness that can be experienced. I can see God’s glory in creation. I can feel the glory of His Presence. God wants the world to see his glory in me.

Prayer: Lord, I want to glorify you by letting the world to see your goodness, your value, your worthiness in me. Amen.

Pastor Leon

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