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Empty Glory or Gospel Glory?

Aug 2, 2026    Jamie Maxim

We all long for approval, significance, and acceptance—but too often we seek those things from people instead of from God. In Galatians 5:26–6:5, the Apostle Paul exposes the hidden disease of "empty glory," a heart that constantly compares, competes, and seeks validation from others. The good news of the gospel is that because of Christ, believers already have the Father's complete acceptance and no longer need to prove their worth. That freedom transforms the way we relate to one another, producing a community marked by humility, restoration, burden-bearing, and genuine love. Join us as we discover how the gospel frees us from living for applause and enables us to live for the good of others. Come and see how Christ replaces empty glory with lasting gospel glory.