God showed mercy to an unfaithful nation of Israel with the following explanation: “For my own sake, for my own sake, I do it” (Isaiah 48:11). God answers prayer and meets needs in order to manifest his glory. “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19). Furthermore, the purpose behind the plan of redemption is God’s glory: In love he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ … to the praise of his glorious grace.
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