Magnifying God

Giving glory to God through worship and through upright living. God's people are exhorted to praise him and to bring honour to his name.

Ways of magnifying God

Through praise

Psalm 103:19–22 See also Psalm 33:1–5, Psalm 68:26, Psalm 104:1, Psalm 106:1–2, Psalm 111:1–10, Psalm 117:1–2, Psalm 135:1–3, Psalm 135:19–21, Psalm 150:1–2; Luke 1:46, Luke 19:37–38

The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all. Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command. Bless the LORD, all His hosts, you servants who do His will. Bless the LORD, all His works in all places of His dominion. Bless the LORD, O my soul!

In worship

1 Chronicles 16:28–29 parallel Psalm 96:7–9 See also Psalm 29:1–2, Psalm 100:1–2

Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and come before Him. Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness;

Through reverence

Psalm 5:7 See also Daniel 6:25–27; Malachi 2:4–7; Hebrews 12:28–29

But I will enter Your house by the abundance of Your loving devotion; in reverence I will bow down toward Your holy temple.

By glorifying him

Psalm 34:1–3 See also Psalm 63:3–4, Psalm 69:30–31, Psalm 86:12–13, Psalm 96:3–9; 2 Thessalonians 1:11–12; 1 Peter 2:11–12; Revelation 4:6–11, Revelation 15:2–4

Of David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, so that the king drove him away. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips. My soul boasts in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice. Magnify the LORD with me; let us exalt His name together.

By honouring him

1 Timothy 6:15–16 See also Isaiah 26:13; Malachi 2:1–2; John 5:22–23; 1 Corinthians 6:19–20; 1 Timothy 1:17; Revelation 7:9–12

which the blessed and only Sovereign One— the King of kings and Lord of lords— will bring about in His own time. He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.