John 7:18 English Standard Version (ESV) The one who speaks on his own authority seeks his own glory; but the one who seeks the glory of him who sent him is true, and in him there is no falsehood.
This passage is a warning to avoid men like this and not to be like this. In the truest biblical sense glory refers to reputation and when used in context with God it is seen in the person of Jesus Christ. We know that Jesus is true. He is the measuring rod of Amos which determines rightness.
We have the Word of the Lord to lead us in righteousness. We have the Holy Spirit to lead us in Truth. We are meant to glorify Jesus Christ, not ourselves. We cannot do that without following His example.
Philippians 2:8 English Standard Version (ESV) And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.
That was God becoming man. He humbled Himself. We were born into sin and upon accepting Jesus Christ into our hearts became sons of God. Human humility is not our natural state. Confidence in self-effort is our natural state. We hear comments like “Take pride in your appearance.” We are raised with many messages that bolster self-confidence.
2 Corinthians 10:7 English Standard Version (ESV) Look at what is before your eyes. If anyone is confident that he is Christ’s, let him remind himself that just as he is Christ’s, so also are we.
Being in Christ is what matters. How we handle ourselves, our comportment, says more than our words. Saying that we are Christians has to be supported by our actions. That is why some translations of the love chapter 1st Corinthians 13 interpret love as charity.
Proverbs 3:3 English Standard Version (ESV) Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart.