The Paul Tripp Podcast 1016. What Does It Practically Look Like To Live For God’s Glory? | Ask Paul Tripp
Jan 9, 2026
Explore the practicalities of living for God's glory in everyday life. Discover how God should be both the reason and goal behind every action. Learn to see possessions as stewardship rather than ownership. Paul highlights the importance of relationships that honor God, rather than just serving personal comfort. He emphasizes the power of words to build others up and offers guidelines for speaking truth with love. Finally, a framework for understanding God's glory in various aspects of life is presented, guiding listeners toward a Godward focus.
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God As Reason And Goal
- Living for God's glory means God is both the reason and the goal for everything I do.
- Remembering Romans 11:36 reframes every moment toward God's purposes and combats sin.
Ask If Choices Honor God
- Ask whether your thoughts, desires, and purchases align with God's plans and honor.
- Be honest: Paul Tripp confesses frequent 'God forgetfulness' and urges intentional remembrance.
A Simple Spending Prompt
- Paul shares a small domestic example: browsing his iPad for purchases while his wife asks if God would want that spending.
- This vignette highlights ordinary prompts that can reorient spending toward God's glory.
