God, who is love, who needs nothing, and who is glorified without us, "needs" evil men to bring glory to Himself?
I tell you, it takes a special person to believe that.
Just a reminder as we come upon the 5,000th post, that there will be a semi formal commemorative high tea served in the parlor just off of the chapel at 3:00 P.M.
It's not a matter of "need", it's a matter of what God wants. His plan. We have:
Luke 17:15-18 : 15 And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, 16 And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan. 17 And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine? 18 There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger. KJV
Isa 49:3 : And said unto me, Thou art my servant, O Israel, in whom I will be glorified. KJV
Ps 96:3-9 : 3 Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people. 4 For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods. 5 For all the gods of the nations are idols: but the Lord made the heavens. 6 Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. 7 Give unto the Lord, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the Lord glory and strength. 8 Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts. 9 O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth. KJV
It sure "looks" like God "wants" to be glorified by us. The Bible reveals to us the REASON why we are here. I don't question it. If God had said He wanted something else, that would have been fine with me too. :)