The Bible’s Advice on Thanksgiving

It is very interesting to note the various contexts in which the word “thanksgiving” occurs in the Bible (NKJV). Here are just a few of the places: • In Lev. 7:11-15, it is connected with offerings and sacrifices to God. • In Psa. 26, it is connected with the proclaiming of God and His “wondrous works.” • In Psa. 95, it is connected with a joyful attitude due to God’s salvation. • In Psa. 147, it is in connection with honoring God’s goodness and constant blessings. • In 2 Cor. 9:10-12, it is in connection with helping those who are in need. • In Col. 4:2, it is in connection with continued prayers. • In 1 Tim. 4:3-4, it is in connection with our meals. So in examining these texts, we see that thanksgiving is not something separated from the everyday life of the child of God. It is to be…