Thanksgiving is a cherished time, but thankfulness should be a daily attitude, not merely a yearly reflection.  Here is a generic outline on the New Testament’s call to thankfulness!And Be Thankful

 I. The Importance of Thankfulness

1. Ingratitude Opens the Door to Sin (Rom. 1:21)
2. Giving Thanks is a Way to Praise God.
   1. Equated with “Giving Praise” (Lk. 17:16-1)
   2. As a part of public worship (1 Cor. 14:16-17)
   3. A Component of Heavenly Worship (Rev. 4:9; 11:15)
   4. Gives glory to God (2 Cor. 4:15)
3. Giving Thanks has Spiritual Benefits
   1. Overcoming Evil (Eph. 5:4)
   2. Remaining Watchful (Col. 4:2)
   3. Finding Contentment (Php. 4:6; Col. 3:15-17)

 

II. Godly Thankfulness

1. Abounding (Col. 2:7)
2. Constant (Eph. 5:20)
3. In All Circumstances (1 Thess. 5:18)

 

III. Things to be Thankful For

1. God’s Provision (Acts 27:35; 1 Tim. 4:3-4)
2. Our Church Family (Rom. 6:17; 1 Thess. 2:13; Rom. 16:3-4)
3. What God has Done for Us
   1. His Inexpressible Gift (2 Cor. 9:15)
   2. Qualifying us for an Inheritance (Col. 1:12)
   3. Victory Through Christ (2 Cor. 2:14; 1 Cor. 15:57-58)

 

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