GIVING OF THANKS 1 TIMOTHY 2:1
1 Thess. 5:18 giving thanks is God’s will 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 3.Follow apostolic example Acts 27:35
Give Thanks 4.We need to give thanks to stay out of trouble Eph. 5:4 2 Tim. 3:2 Do not sin by ingratitude Philippians 4:6 with requests Col. 3:16-17 with singing Be specific 1 Thess. 1:2-3 For what should we give thanks?
Give Thanks Food John 6:11,23; 1 Tim. 4:4-5 God’s word + thanks sanctified food Healing Luke 17:11-19 Giving thanks = glorifying God Safe arrival Acts 28:15, Rom. 15:30-32 Brethren Col. 3:15; Philippians 1:3-5 All men 1 Tim. 2:1-2 rulers especially
Realize this truth and act accordingly Give Thanks 11/23/2014 Salvation 1 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