“And that He died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto Him which died for them, and rose again” (II Corinthians 5:15).

The word of God is a great perspective adjuster. It teaches us that the fruit of our lives should always be to the praise of His goodness and glory. “By Him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually” (Hebrews 13:15). “For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure” (Philippians 2:13). “That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 15:6). “If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen” (I Peter 4:11). “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ. . . . He hath chosen us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love: . . . according to the good pleasure of His will, To the praise of the glory of His grace” (Ephesians 1:3–6). “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of Him who hath called you out of darkness into His marvelous light” (I Peter 2:9). “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven” (Matthew 5:16). “Now then we are ambassadors for Christ. . . . For He hath made Him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him” (II Corinthians 5:20,21). “Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen” (I Timothy 1:17). CJH