Jennifer Rogers
Supporter
People will place a high value on expressing appreciation; thankfulness is also a barometer of human moral standards. So, what does the Bible teach about gratitude, and what are the advantages of being grateful? To discover more about gratitude, read the article below.
Gratitude makes you happy and is good for your health.
The Bible constantly encourages us to cultivate a grateful mindset. "Show thankfulness," the apostle Paul advised, and he provided a good example. When he witnessed people actively responding to the message he presented, for example, they "unceasingly gave praises to God." —1 Thessalonians 2 : 13; Colossians 3 : 15). Having a grateful spirit, rather than saying thank you every now and again, brings lasting enjoyment. This mindset guards us against selfish tendencies, jealousy, resentment, and other negative emotions that alienate people and rob us of joy in life.
Our Creator Himself is a beautiful example of how to express gratitude, even to tiny children! "God is not merely to forget his effort and the affection people have shown to his name," says Hebrews 6 : 10. Indeed, the Creator regards a lack of appreciation as unjust or unjustifiable.
"Always be cheerful. 1 Thessalonians 5 : 16, 18 says, "Give gratitude for everything."
Gratitude promotes interpersonal interactions.
"Give, and it will be given to you," Jesus advised. They'll fill it, compress it, shake it, and fill it again before pouring it on your bosom" (Luke 6 : 38). Consider the story of Rose, a deaf child living in Vanuatu, a South Pacific island nation.
Rose attended Jehovah's Witness meetings, but she didn't get much out of them because neither you nor the other members of the congregation spoke sign language. The church was visited by a couple who are skilled sign language interpreters. They created a sign language class after realizing the situation. Rose thanked you profusely. "I am extremely glad to have so many friends that love me," she remarked. When she expressed her gratitude and said she could now contribute to the meetings, the pair was overjoyed. Rose is also grateful to her other siblings and sisters who worked hard to learn sign language so that they could interact with me. - Acts 20 : 35; Acts 20 : 36; Acts 20 : 37; Acts 20
"A person who makes sacrifices out of appreciation honors [God]." -Psalm 50 : 23 (KJV).
How can one create a grateful attitude?
Thoughts and emotions are linked. "I...thought all the things you have done, and pondered the handiwork of your hands," David stated in his prayer (Ps 143:5). David was not a superficial individual. His appreciative mood stemmed from his life-long practice of pondering on God's ways. - Psalm 71 : 5; Psalm 71 : 17.
"Let anything be true, beloved, of good repute, noble, and praiseworthy, keep thinking about it," says the Bible (Philippians 4 : 8). The term "keep pondering" emphasizes the need for introspection in cultivating a grateful attitude.
"It will be understanding to examine my heart." - Psalm 49 : 3.
The Bible constantly encourages us to cultivate a grateful mindset. "Show thankfulness," the apostle Paul advised, and he provided a good example. When he witnessed people actively responding to the message he presented, for example, they "unceasingly gave praises to God." —1 Thessalonians 2 : 13; Colossians 3 : 15). Having a grateful spirit, rather than saying thank you every now and again, brings lasting enjoyment. This mindset guards us against selfish tendencies, jealousy, resentment, and other negative emotions that alienate people and rob us of joy in life.
Our Creator Himself is a beautiful example of how to express gratitude, even to tiny children! "God is not merely to forget his effort and the affection people have shown to his name," says Hebrews 6 : 10. Indeed, the Creator regards a lack of appreciation as unjust or unjustifiable.
"Always be cheerful. 1 Thessalonians 5 : 16, 18 says, "Give gratitude for everything."
Gratitude promotes interpersonal interactions.
"Give, and it will be given to you," Jesus advised. They'll fill it, compress it, shake it, and fill it again before pouring it on your bosom" (Luke 6 : 38). Consider the story of Rose, a deaf child living in Vanuatu, a South Pacific island nation.
Rose attended Jehovah's Witness meetings, but she didn't get much out of them because neither you nor the other members of the congregation spoke sign language. The church was visited by a couple who are skilled sign language interpreters. They created a sign language class after realizing the situation. Rose thanked you profusely. "I am extremely glad to have so many friends that love me," she remarked. When she expressed her gratitude and said she could now contribute to the meetings, the pair was overjoyed. Rose is also grateful to her other siblings and sisters who worked hard to learn sign language so that they could interact with me. - Acts 20 : 35; Acts 20 : 36; Acts 20 : 37; Acts 20
"A person who makes sacrifices out of appreciation honors [God]." -Psalm 50 : 23 (KJV).
How can one create a grateful attitude?
Thoughts and emotions are linked. "I...thought all the things you have done, and pondered the handiwork of your hands," David stated in his prayer (Ps 143:5). David was not a superficial individual. His appreciative mood stemmed from his life-long practice of pondering on God's ways. - Psalm 71 : 5; Psalm 71 : 17.
"Let anything be true, beloved, of good repute, noble, and praiseworthy, keep thinking about it," says the Bible (Philippians 4 : 8). The term "keep pondering" emphasizes the need for introspection in cultivating a grateful attitude.
"It will be understanding to examine my heart." - Psalm 49 : 3.
