“Oh how much we make of ourselves in the culture in which we now live, and yet how little do we know either of ourselves or, surely far, far less, of God. What should be hitting us with the force of a sledge hammer by this point in our study is how the doctrine of God and his providence, at every turn, extols God’s magnificence and glory and supremacy, and yet how the very human extolling of these truths—or better, of the God of whom they are true—results not in our diminished worth or weakened happiness, but in just the opposite. Our pretense of self-esteem is replaced with the infinitely full treasure store of God’s worth, accessed through God-esteem. Our dead-end routes of self-directedness are replaced with unsurpassable wisdom and knowledge that leads unfailingly to life and goodness and peace and joy. So, when we turn from the deceptive emptiness of self-satisfaction and God-empowered attainment, we realize that by acknowledging our bankruptcy and God’s endless riches, we now trade in our poverty for never-ending wealth. Yes, indeed, God’s glory is our good. We praise and honor him who alone is worthy, for granting us the unspeakable privilege of this relationship with him. We do so with deep and sincere gratitude, respect, love, awe, and wonder. How great is our God, and how wondrous it is to be in relationship with him” (160).

– God’s Greater Glory by Bruce Ware