Firsts Quote by Lauryn Hill
“As long as I remember that the glory is His and not my own. When I confuse that, I get in trouble. We think that we glorify ourselves, and the object is to glorify God first, and in doing that you become glorified, you get glorified.”
About This Quote
Source Song: “Glory” by Lauryn Hill, 2004
True honor belongs to God; seeking personal glory leads to trouble, but glorifying God first brings personal glorification.
In simple terms: Glorify God first to be glorified yourself.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize divine purpose.
Themes
spirituality
humility
purpose
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- worship
- daily decisions
- career ambition
Key Concepts
theocentrism
self‑transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you seek approval from God or yourself?
- How does humility affect your success?
A Different Perspective
Human pride can mislead and cause conflict.
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