The Bible warns against the dangers of an unthankful heart, noting that in the last days, people will be characterized by ingratitude, among other sinful attitudes (2 Timothy 3:2). In contrast, believers are called to give thanks in all circumstances, recognizing God's sovereignty and goodness (1 Thessalonians 5:18). The story of the ten lepers in Luke 17:11-19 illustrates the importance of expressing gratitude to God, as only one of the healed men returns to thank Jesus. The scriptures also caution that a lack of gratitude can lead to further sin, as seen in Proverbs 17:13, and instead encourage believers to give thanks always, as in Ephesians 5:20.
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For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy,
Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
While Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem, He was passing between Samaria and Galilee. As He entered one of the villages, He was met by ten lepers. They stood at a distance and raised their voices, shouting, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” When Jesus saw them, He said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they were on their way, they were cleansed. When one of them saw that he was healed, he came back, praising God in a loud voice. He fell facedown at Jesus’ feet in thanksgiving to Him—and he was a Samaritan. “Were not all ten cleansed?” Jesus asked. “Where then are the other nine? Was no one found except this foreigner to return and give glory to God?” Then Jesus said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well! ”
always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts.
if I have rewarded my ally with evil, if I have plundered my foe without cause, then may my enemy pursue me and overtake me; may he trample me to the ground and leave my honor in the dust. Selah
When one of them saw that he was healed, he came back, praising God in a loud voice. He fell facedown at Jesus’ feet in thanksgiving to Him—and he was a Samaritan. “Were not all ten cleansed?” Jesus asked. “Where then are the other nine? Was no one found except this foreigner to return and give glory to God?”
Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.