How do we know that all things are made for God's glory?

Revelation 4:11 articulates that God is worthy of glory because He created all things for His pleasure. This central doctrine affirms that God’s creative acts are inherently tied to His glory and purpose. The acknowledgment that 'for thy pleasure they are and were created' highlights that God is the ultimate reason behind creation, thereby reinforcing that everything exists to glorify Him. Moreover, understanding creation's purpose leads to recognizing our own lives as living sacrifices that should reflect this divine glory, as Romans 12:1 encourages believers to present themselves in this manner.