E. G. Robinson, Christian Theology, 94, 196—“Law and gospel are only two sides of the one object, the highest glory of God in the highest good of man.... Nor is it unworthy of God to make himself his own end: (_a_) It is both unworthy and criminal for a finite being to make himself his own end, because it is an end that can be reached only by degrading self and wronging others; but (_b_) For an infinite Creator not to make himself his own end would be to dishonor himself and wrong his creatures; since, thereby, (_c_) he must either act without an end, which is irrational, or from an end which is impossible without wronging his creatures; because (_d_) the highest welfare of his creatures, and consequently their happiness, is impossible except through the subordination and conformity of their wills to that of their infinitely perfect Ruler; and (_e_) without this highest welfare and happiness of his creatures God’s own end itself becomes impossible, for he is glorified only as his character is reflected in, and recognized by, his intelligent creatures.” Creation can add nothing to the essential wealth or worthiness of God. If the end were outside himself, it would make him dependent and a servant. The old theologians therefore spoke of God’s “declarative glory,” rather than God’s “essential glory,” as resulting from man’s obedience and salvation. 2. The testimony of reason. That his own glory, in the sense just mentioned, is God’s supreme end in creation, is evident from the following considerations: (_a_) God’s own glory is the only end actually and perfectly attained in the universe. Wisdom and omnipotence cannot choose an end which is destined to be forever unattained; for _“__what his soul desireth, even that he doeth__”__ (Job 23:13)_. God’s supreme end cannot be the happiness of creatures, since many are miserable here and will be miserable forever. God’s supreme end cannot be the holiness of creatures, for many are unholy here and will be unholy forever. But while neither the holiness nor the happiness of creatures is actually and perfectly attained, God’s glory is made known and will be made known in both the saved and the lost. This then must be God’s supreme end in creation.