Part 4: A Grateful Heart

VIRTUOUS LIVING

Luke 17:11-19

Luke 17:17-18, “Jesus asked, ‘Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?’”

TWO THANKLESS MINDSETS

1.) I Want It Now.

Luke 15:11-12, “There was a man who had two sons. The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’”

2.) I Want More.

Luke 15:29, “…Look! All these years I’ve been slaving for you and never disobeyed your orders. Yet you never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends.”

POP QUIZ

Am I guilty of any material ungratefulness ____ yes ____ no

Am I guilty of any relational ungratefulness ____ yes ____ no

Am I guilty of any circumstantial ungratefulness ____ yes ____ no

Turn Every Blessing God Pours Out Back Into Praise.

Psalm 71:8, 14, “My mouth is filled with your praise, declaring your splendor all day long… I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more.”

Psalm 106:1, “Praise the Lord. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Who can proclaim the mighty acts of the Lord or fully declare his praise?”