What does the Bible say about thankfulness?
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The Bible teaches that thankfulness is the fitting response of God’s people to his unchanging goodness, saving grace, and faithful providence in every circumstance. Believers are called to give thanks in all things, not because every trial is good in itself, but because God works wisely and lovingly through all things for his people (1 Thessalonians 5:18). The Psalms summon worshipers to enter God’s presence with thanksgiving, praising him because his steadfast love endures forever (Psalms 100:4; Psalms 106:1; Psalms 107:1). Prayer should be marked by grateful dependence rather than anxiety (Philippians 4:6), and gratitude should fill the church’s worship, speech, and daily life (Colossians 3:15, 17; Ephesians 5:20).
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- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 4 votes
In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.
- Psalms 100:4 3 votes
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, and bless his name.
- Colossians 4:2 3 votes
Continue steadfastly in prayer, watching in it with thanksgiving,
- Ephesians 5:20 3 votes
giving thanks always concerning all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father;
- Psalms 106:1 2 votes
Praise Yahweh! Give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever.
- Colossians 3:15 2 votes
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body, and be thankful.
- Philippians 4:6 2 votes
In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
- Colossians 3:17 2 votes
Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
- Psalms 107:1 2 votes
Give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever.
- 1 Chronicles 16:34 2 votes
Oh give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever.
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