The Glory of God

For behold, this is my work and my glory—to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man.” (Moses 1:39.) This tremendous scripture summarizes in one sentence the sum and substance, the purpose, of all creation.

When I was young, I always assumed it would be impossible for God to participate further in the great process of eternal progression. After all, he was perfect. All knowledge was his. He had indeed overcome all things. But understanding this scripture, I now know that he is capable of further glorification or exaltation. Indeed, he is added upon through the success of his children. Your failure or my failure diminishes his possibilities. Our success in righteous endeavors adds further glory to his name. Should not that be the perfect motivation? It is perfect because it is without selfish interest.

Elder Robert L. Simpson
Of the First Quorum of the Seventy
Brigham Young University devotional address