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How do we know the Virgin Mary is not to be glorified?

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Mary does not seek glory for herself but magnifies the Lord, highlighting that all glory belongs to God.

In her Magnificat, Mary explicitly states, 'My soul doth magnify the Lord' (Luke 1:46). Throughout this declaration, she attributes all the greatness of her situation to God's sovereignty, emphasizing her low estate and need for salvation—a position shared by all sinners. This foundational truth aligns with historic Reformed theology, which declares that glory belongs solely to God and highlights the necessity of Christ's atonement for all, including Mary herself. Her access to grace through faith underscores the idea that no individual, not even the mother of our Lord, possesses inherent merit or status, but instead is saved by God's grace through faith, making her an example of God's mercy rather than a figure to be revered in her own right.
Scripture References: Luke 1:46-48, Romans 3:23

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