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GIVING OF THANKS. 1 TIMOTHY 2:1. Give Thanks. 1 Thess. 5:18 giving thanks is God’s will 1 . Acknowledge God’s goodness James 1:16-18 Praise God’s grace and power Psalm 136 Not glorifying God, ingratitude is start of apostasy 2. Follow the example of Jesus John 6:11,23
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GIVING OF THANKS 1 TIMOTHY 2:1
Give Thanks 1 Thess. 5:18 giving thanks is God’s will 1.Acknowledge God’s goodness James 1:16-18 • Praise God’s graceandpowerPsalm 136 • Not glorifying God, ingratitude is start of apostasy 2.Follow the example of JesusJohn 6:11,23 3.Follow apostolic example Acts 27:35
Give Thanks 4.We need to give thanks to stay out of troubleEph. 5:4 • 2 Tim. 3:2 Do not sin by ingratitude • Philippians 4:6 with requests • Col. 3:16-17 with singing • Be specific1 Thess. 1:2-3 • For what should we give thanks?
Give Thanks • FoodJohn 6:11,23;1 Tim. 4:4-5 • God’s word +thanks sanctifiedfood • HealingLuke 17:11-19 • Giving thanks = glorifying God • Safe arrival Acts 28:15, Rom. 15:30-32 • BrethrenCol. 3:15;Philippians 1:3-5 • All men 1 Tim. 2:1-2 rulers especially
Give Thanks • Salvation1 Tim. 1:12-14 • God’s work thru others 2 Cor. 9:11-15 • Answered prayers Psalm 22:22-25;69:30-33 • Better than sacrifice • Encourages others • Every good and perfect gift Jm 1:16-18 Realize this truth and act accordingly