Things that glorify God

Completing God’s work

John 17:4  

I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do.

Salvation of Gentiles

Acts 13:48  

When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the Lord; and all who were appointed for eternal life believed.

Miracles among Gentiles

Acts 21:20  

When they heard this, they praised God. Then they said to Paul: “You see, brother, how many thousands of Jews have believed, and all of them are zealous for the law.

Gifts ministered properly

1 Peter 4:10-11

10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms.

11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.

Offering praise

Psalms 50:23  

He who sacrifices thanks offerings honors me, and he prepares the way so that I may show him the salvation of God.”

Good works

Matthew 5:16

 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

1 Peter 2:12  

Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.