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Explore the profound impact of gratitude in the Christian faith according to Ephesians 5:20, emphasizing the different types of individuals and their approaches to thanksgiving, the lasting duration, varied dimensions, and transformative dynamics of giving thanks. Delve into how thanksgiving can bring blessings, maturity, and the glory of God into your life, leading to a deeper understanding of faith and closeness to the Father through Jesus Christ.
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Giving Thanks to God Ephesians 5:20
4 Types of People • Those who are Constantly Complaining • Those who are Simply Ungrateful • Those who are Grateful for Obvious Blessings • Those who Give Thanks Always for All Things (this brings God’s greatest blessings)
The Duration of Thanksgiving • We are to give thanks ALWAYS • God’s blessings never cease (Lam. 3:23) • Our prayers should be mixed with thanksgiving (Php. 4:6)
The Dimensions of Thanksgiving • We are to give thanks for ALL things • Why? Because God rules ALL things
What Trouble May do for Us • It may Correct us (Heb. 12:11) • It will Bring us to a Deeper Maturity (Ps. 119:67, 71) • It will Bring the Glory of God into our Lives (I Pet. 4:12-14)
The Dynamics of Thanksgiving • We give thanks UNTO the Father (James 1:17, Rom. 1:21) • We give thanks THROUGH the Son • JESUSis the Dynamic
Conclusion… • The DURATION of thanksgiving is to give thanks ALWAYS • The DIMENSIONS of thanksgiving are to give thanks for ALL things • The DYNAMIC of thanksgiving is giving thanks to God the Father THROUGH the Name of Jesus Christ