There are times in Paul’s letters that he becomes so overwhelmed by the riches of God’s grace that the only reasonable response is to pause to glorify God. These spontaneous pauses are called “doxologies,” or “glory words.” As with His holiness, glory is intrinsic to His being. When we give God glory, we are adding nothing to Him; we are merely recognizing His glory for all glory belongs to God alone. Any glory in creation, including the glory of men, is merely a reflection of His glory.