“This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.” 2 Timothy 3:1-5
Unthankfulness is a costly, toxic sin. All of the symptoms listed in the passage above can come from allowing unthankfulness to take root in our hearts.
Ungrateful people tend to complain and are nitpicky about everything. They complain about everything, never seem to enjoy life, and always want more.
God’s word repeatedly implores us to “give thanks” in all things.
1 Thessalonians 5:18, Colossians 3:15, Psalm 100:4. Developing a grateful heart is an important part in the growth of a Christian. God’s grace enables all believers to give thanks in all things (2 Corinthians 4:15).
Regardless of the pain or problems we face in this life, each of us has something for which to be thankful. Even in the midst of our darkest trials, God is working things out for our good and His eternal glory. By faith, we can have a grateful heart in all circumstances.
I would like to encourage you to take time each day to think about three things for which you are thankful. It will not only lift your spirits, but it will also calm your busy mind and help you sleep more peacefully tonight.
10/19/2017
