1. But Instead, Let There Be Thanksgiving! November 23, 2014

2. Traits of Biblical Thanksgiving 1) Biblical thanksgiving begins with acknowledging that the one and only triune God is worthy of our thanksgiving. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. James 1:17

3. Traits of Biblical Thanksgiving 2) Biblical thanksgiving flows from our gratitude for the Gospel. I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus… 1 Corinthians 1:4

4. Thanksgiving Truth Our ability to be biblically thankful is in direct proportion to our gratefulness for Christ and his work on our behalf.

5. Traits of Biblical Thanksgiving 3) Biblical thanksgiving is never dependent on the circumstances of life.

6. Traits of Biblical Thanksgiving 4) Biblical thanksgiving displaces sinful desires.

7. Enemies of Biblical Thanksgiving 1)A spirit of entitlement 2)Practical atheism 3)Loving sinful desires

8. Traits of Biblical Thanksgiving 5) Biblical thanksgiving is a Spirit-led response of the heart and mind to God – it is not a willed action of the lips.

9. Question to Consider Are YOU displaying Biblical Thanksgiving?