LESSON INTRODUCTION
The core gratitude lesson in the Bible is that thankfulness is a deliberate act of worship and obedience to God the Giver, not just a reaction to good times.
Today wee continue on our Biblical exploration of Gratitude.
Discussion Outline
Read Colossians 3:15-17
- What do these verses reveal about being thankful?
- How is thankfulness expressed in these verses?
- How is thankfulness expressed in your own life?
- What is the connection between our hearts and our actions?
- In what ways do your actions reflect gratitude?
Read Philippians 4:6-7, 10-14.
- What do these verses reveal about how gratitude changes our attitudes and perspectives?
- What is the connection between gratitude, contentment, and peace?
- Think about your present circumstances. Are they characterized by peace or anxiety? In what ways does gratitude or ungratefulness impact your outlook?
- How is contentment different than complacency?
Finally…
- What do your actions and words reveal about your heart? Do they express a heart of gratitude? In what areas of your life is God calling you to cultivate gratitude?
- What truths or specific aspects of God’s character allow you to be content in all circumstances? Write down and thank God for these truths.
If we accept things without Critical thinking without question or without evidence we are not only ignorant we are immoral.
