Is God Selfish to be Jealous for His Own Glory?
If a man were to seek his own glory, then we would label him selfish or arrogant, so how can God avoid this accusation when he seeks his own glory? If we should not promote our strengths, then should God avoid doing the same? How could an action be selfish for one person but selfless for another?
Erik Thoennes helps believers think through these questions in this Credo Video. To watch more discussions like this one, visit Credo Videos.
Erik Thoennes
Erik Thoennes (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is professor and department chair of theology at Biola University/Talbot School of Theology, as well as a pastor at Grace Evangelical Free Church in La Mirada, California. He is the author of several books, including Godly Jealousy: A Theology of Intolerant Love and Life’s Biggest Questions: What the Bible Says about the Things That Matter Most .
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