Thanksgiving
Are we unthankful because we think we have not received what we deserve? But if we got what we "deserved," we would be condemned because of our guilt. As sinners, we are not people of God by nature. We have no claim upon His mercy or grace. Nevertheless, He has forgiven our sins, granted us acceptance as His people, and given us His righteousness standing and a new heart and life. Ingratitude marks the ungodly, "because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful" (Romans 1:21). Believers, in contrast, live thankfully. God has been at work on our behalf in countless ways. So in everything, even for the discipline that is unpleasant, we give thanks (Colossians 3:17; 1 Thessalonians 5:18).
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