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GIVE THANKS. 1 Thessalonians 5:18. Give Thanks. 1 Thess. 5:18 God’s will that we give thanks In everything not “for everything” Philippians 4:6 with prayer Col. 3:16-17 with singing The example of Jesus John 6:11,23; Mark 8:6 Approved apostolic example Acts 27:35
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GIVE THANKS 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Give Thanks • 1 Thess. 5:18 God’s will that we give thanks • Ineverything not “for everything” • Philippians 4:6 with prayer • Col. 3:16-17 with singing • The example of Jesus John 6:11,23; Mark 8:6 • Approved apostolic example Acts 27:35 • We need to say “Thank You” Rom. 1:21, Eph. 5:4 to stay out of trouble and stay humble • Acknowledge God’s goodness James 1:16-18 • Praise God’s graceandpower Psalm 136
Give Thanks For… • Food John 6:11,23; 1 Tim. 4:4-5 • Food made holybyGod’s word +thanks • 1 Cor. 6:18 body is a temple; needs holy food • HealingLuke 17:11-19 • Giving thanks = glorifying God • Safe arrival Acts 28:15 • Brethren Col. 3:15; Philippians 1:3 • All men 1 Tim. 2:1-2 • Rulers
Give Thanks For… • 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 James 1:16-18 Realize this truth and act accordingly • Be specific1 Thess. 1:2-3 • Do not sin by ingratitude2 Tim. 3:2