It's common to hear non-Christians, especially atheists claim that the God of the Bible has a fragile ego. Does he?
Not at all. God's zeal for His glory is not merely a matter of ego or pride, but of holiness. In one sense, God, being as great and super-competent as He is, rightly ought to brag. Something that, in excess, is immodest and immoral in finite creatures.
However, additionally, it would be idolatrous for God to not love and magnify that which is worthy and deserving of all honor and devotion, namely Himself. It's an act not only of self love, but of love to the creature for God to promote His own glory. Since He is the source of all goodness. God giving Himself to creatures is the most loving thing He could do. It leads to their eternal blessedness, joy and fulfillment. John Piper explains that in his books 1. Desiring God, 2. The Pleasures of God, 3. Future Grace. Here's a quick 1 1/2 minute video where he introduces the subject:
See also:
https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/is-god-for-us-or-for-himself [same as https://youtu.be/Ap0LSFb4Sx8]
https://www.crossway.org/articles/if-we-were-created-for-gods-glory-is-god-merely-using-us/
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