ACC ~ Ephesians 1 v6

OUR ADOPTION IS HIS GLORY, HIS GRACE. MARIUS VICTORINUS: We, being such as we are, are surrounded and held fast by vice and libidinous sin. When we are set free by him, acquitted of sin and pardoned for our sins, we are also adopted as his sons. All this is therefore to the praise of his glory and grace—his glory because he can do so much, and his grace because he offers this to us freely. EPISTLE TO THE EPHESIANS 1.1.(4) 5-6.

WHY GOD DESIRES TO BE PRAISED. CHRYSOSTOM: So that our love for him may become more fervent, he desires nothing from us except our salvation. He does not need our service or anything else but does everything for this end. One who openly expresses praise and wonder at God’s grace will be more eager and zealous. HOMILY ON EPHESIANS 1.1.6.