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  ASCRIPTION OF GLORY
  by A.W. Tozer
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Summary: The quality of one's worship is affected by their comfort level
with the holy attributes of God, which requires a deeper understanding
and repentance.

Topics: "Holiness Of God", "Repentance"
Scripture References: Psalm 51:10, Psalm 139:1-2, Isaiah 6:3, Romans 3:23, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 2:8-9, Hebrews 12:14, James 4:10, 1 Peter 1:16, 1 John 1:8-9

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DESCRIPTION
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A.W. Tozer emphasizes the importance of recognizing and ascribing glory
to the holy attributes of God, noting that many Christians struggle with
this understanding. He points out that holiness is not merely an
adjective but a profound acknowledgment of God's nature. Tozer reflects
on biblical figures like Abraham, David, and Paul, who, despite their
goodness, had flaws and needed repentance. He urges believers to confess
not only their actions but also their inherent human weaknesses, as true
fellowship with God requires humility and honesty about our nature.
Ultimately, God's knowledge of our hearts allows for restoration and
deeper faith.

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CONTENT
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I am discovering that many Christians are not really comfortable with
the holy attributes of God. In such cases, I am forced to wonder about
the quality of their worship. The word "holy" is much more than an
adjective saying that God is a holy God. It is an ecstatic ascription of
glory to the triune God. Everything that appears to be good among men
and women must be discounted, for we are humans. Abraham, David and
Elijah, Moses, Peter and Paul-all were good men, but each had his human
flaws and weaknesses as members of Adam's race. Each had to find his own
place of humble repentance.

Because God knows our hearts and our intentions, He is able to restore
His believing children in the faith!

So, we should be honest and confess that much of our problem in
continuing fellowship with a holy God is that many Christians only
repent for what they do, rather than for what they are!

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/aw-tozer/ascription-of-glory/
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