OUTLINE:
“Give thanks”
from eucharisteo [present tense, active voice, imperative mood = command to habitually do, personally] – means to give thanks; in context, means to be thankful for God’s good grace
Ac 20:35b
…remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
“Give thanks”
from eucharisteo [present tense, active voice, imperative mood = command to habitually do, personally] – means to give thanks; in context, means to be thankful for God’s good grace
To God’s Glory
Whenever God’s grace is on full display, He is glorified, which pleases Him.
Mt 5:8
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”
An attitude of gratitude is infectious.
Being grateful is the source of so many blessings!
Stay the course.
1Th 5:18
give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Peace From Obedience
If we want peace, we must obey God’s commands. Obedience implies very practical lifestyle choices, not just mental assent to obedience. While we can’t “fake it ’til we make it”, we can at least humble ourselves, learning humility through life, itself. God gives faith (Ro 12:3) that leads to obedience that leads to peace.
“the peaceful fruit of righteousness”
Peace is a function of righteousness. Righteousness is a function of obedience of faith (both at salvation, when it is imputed, and experientially, when it is imparted). Peace reigns in the heart and soul of God.