28 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful. By it, we may serve God acceptably, with reverence and awe.
Hebrews 12:28 (CSB)
1. Gratitude Responds to Grace
11 While traveling to Jerusalem, he passed between Samaria and Galilee. 12 As he entered a village, ten men with leprosy, met him. They stood at a distance 13 and raised their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” 14 When he saw them, he told them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And while they were going, they were cleansed.
Luke 17:11-14 (CSB)
15 But one of them, seeing that he was healed, returned and, with a loud voice, gave glory to God. 16 He fell facedown at his feet, thanking him. And he was a Samaritan.
Luke 17:15-16 (CSB)
17 Then Jesus said, “Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? 18 Didn’t any return to give glory to God except this foreigner?” 19 And he told him, “Get up and go on your way. Your faith has saved you.”,
Luke 17:17-19 (CSB)
2. Ingratitude Grows From the Heart
• Entitlement
• Affluence
• Negative Companions
20 The one who walks with the wise will become wise, but a companion of fools will suffer harm.
Proverbs 13:20 (CSB)
• Comparison
12 For we don’t dare classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. But in measuring themselves by themselves and comparing themselves to themselves, they lack understanding.
2 Corinthians 10:12 (CSB)
3. Gratitude Must be Practiced.
• Remember Everything Belongs to God
1 The earth and everything in it, the world and its inhabitants, belong to the Lord;
Psalm 24:1 (CSB)
• Serve people who have less.
• Stop Grumbling.
14 Do everything without grumbling and arguing.
Philippians 2:14 (CSB)
• Express Thanks Frequently
18 give thanks in everything; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 (CSB)
• Choose Joy as Worship
19 And he told him, “Get up and go on your way. Your faith has saved you.”
Luke 17:19 (CSB)