In the Bible, the Lord Jesus said, “Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16)

So, people can bring glory, rightly, to God when they turn from their sins, trust in the Lord Jesus to save them and, then, as a result, trust and obey God. Jesus also said, if you love me, you will keep My commandments.,

Keith Boyd of Germantown, TN was a man who loved the Lord Jesus Christ. In many ways, he glorified God.

He was a husband, father and grandfather – a salesman of computers and, later, the leader of a ministry to men.

In 1996, he was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor.

On November 4, 1996, he wrote to a friend:

“Please pray that God heal me or that Christ be magnified in my death.” (Magnified = glorified)

Keith died Dec. 23, 1996 at age 62.

How can a man or woman, boy or girl bring glory to our Creator?

This year, it has been 30 years since Keith died. This website is in response to one of Keith’s final communications, that “Christ be magnified in my death.” This website shows examples of bringing glory to God, that much is made of God.

Here are some ways that Keith’s life, by the grace of God, glorified God.

First, a few of Keith’s sayings:

The goal in life is to gain Christ (Philippians 3:8, 9) and the prize is to know Him. (Philippians 3:10)

Philippians 4:4 says, “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!” Regarding that, Keith said, “We’re called upon to control our emotions.” He also compared having joy in the Lord to exclaiming: “How ‘bout those Cowboys!” or “How ‘bout those Lakers!”

Keith said: you need a serious plan to strengthen, encourage and feed the spiritual man (yourself).

Regarding the Bible, he said, “If you read (it), you must have a predisposition to obey.”

“The Bible is a claim for total domination of our lives; not: here’s how to have a nice life. Lordship Christianity is the norm. Christ is seen as Lord in every part of life. As soon as you can, get in on the plan.”

Regarding the command that we not worry, he said (with tongue in cheek), “That’s fine for everybody else, but you don’t understand: I’ve got problems.”

Keith once said that the idea in life is not to have a simple life, but rather to serve as many people as you can.

Truth in the mind and heart fortifies the soul.

Our significance should not come from our jobs but rather from who our heavenly Father (God) is.

Asked how to lead a family, he replied: obey the Sermon on the Mount and encourage your wife to do the same. Build your life on the authority of Jesus, what He said.

Now, for some of his deeds:

Keith served as an elder at First Evangelical Church in Memphis, TN, and taught the Bible to young adults.

He was in charge of Ministry to Men, which held regional conferences. In addition, Keith emceed a mayor’s prayer breakfast in Memphis.

He loved his wife and their children and wanted them near him. He became a computer salesman because he was desperate to feed his wife and their growing family. He became a manager at his company, and his co-workers respected him for his attitude.

He loved his grandchildren.

He loved to read books by C.S. Lewis.

Keith was a tender-hearted and kind man. Someone once said that he, also, was a mover and shaker.

Keith gave profoundly sound advice.

He had time for other people.

He sang worship songs heartily in church.

He wanted to finish well.

On Dec. 23, 1996, he did just that.

The main point here is that a man or woman, boy or girl, if they repent of the whole of their sin and put their trust in the Lord Jesus Christ to save them from all their sin can then walk with God, like Enoch, AND GOD CAN BE GLORIFIED THROUGH THEIR LIFE!

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son (Jesus), that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.”

One of Keith and Shirley’s sons, Steve Boyd, had this to say about his father:

“Remembering the many things Dad did and said is very special. And often, he did things just for me. Once he asked me to go with him to a conference among the Tlapeneco people of Mexico. He would teach and I would support. As my children were young, I asked him, “Dad, wouldn’t it be better to take this week and spend it with your grandkids?” He replied, “Sometimes, there are things a man must do simply because he loves Jesus.”  (I joined him on that memorable trip). Service is sometimes costly and our priorities must be carefully ordered.

“He shared with me that the highest of motives is simply to live to please the Lord. And the truth (that we are rewarded for service offered to Him) is a great motivator. He looked me in the eye and gave good advice I’ve never forgotten: “I want the reward.” – Matthew 5:11-12.

Why did Keith Boyd live? To please God. And to glorify Him.

May God be glorified through all of His people!

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