God is responsible for this plan. It is His work, and it is His glory to bring it to pass. We get the benefit of that plan. But it did not originate with us.
An ambitious spirit attempted to claim the glory of His plan. Lucifer wanted to alter the plan. But when he demanded God give His glory to him, he was rejected, along with his proposed alterations of the plan, and cast out of heaven. Unlike Lucifer, Christ was always willing to give the credit and glory to the Father. Christ defined Himself to the Nephites as an extension of the Father, because He did all things commanded of Him by the Father always, from the beginning. Christ was not only obedient, but also humble.
Just as Lucifer’s attempt to use force to gain glory from God failed, so, too, any attempt to use similar force in this life will fail. God has ordained this plan to work without “compulsory means.” (See D&C 121: 46.) The authority delegated by God to man cannot be used to exercise control over others, but only to persuade them to do good. When used forcibly, it comes to an end.
This scripture from Isaiah has been interpreted by some to claim exaltation of man is not possible. The words: “I will not give my glory unto another” does not mean God will not exalt His children. He intends to exalt all who obey Him, as the Bible confirms. Christ, who gave all glory to the Father, is the chief example of this, for Christ received, like the Father, “all power in heaven and on earth” (Matt.28: 18) after His season here on earth learning obedience.
He was the prototype of all who will be saved. If we follow Him below, we will also be able to follow Him above. When we reflect on these things, we realize the propriety of accepting God’s authority, control and sovereignty over all things. We should accept and acknowledge His right, and obey Him. This verse, however, shows we do not.