1. GIVING OF THANKS
1 TIMOTHY 2:1

2. 1 Thess. 5:18 giving thanks is God’s will
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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

3. 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?

4. 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

5. Realize this truth and act accordingly
Give Thanks
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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