Persecution is not something we would be thankful for, but we can be thankful that God can use that hardship for our eternal benefit. ![]() 19: Do not put out the Spirits fire 20: do not treat prophecies with. We may not thank God for an illness, but we can be thankful for medicines and doctors. give thanks in all circumstances, for this is Gods will for you in Christ Jesus. here the more general exhortation of 1Corinthians 10:31, 'Whether ye eat or drink, or whatever ye do, do all to the glory of God.'This is the first principle of all godly life. For example, a car wreck may not find us giving thanks for a twisted fender and smashed radiator, but we can give thanks that we have insurance and a God who is always present with us. (17) All in the name of the Lord Jesus.-Comp. 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. ![]() In a similar way, Scripture notes the difference between giving thanks "for" our circumstances, as opposed to giving thanks "in" our circumstances. Paul previously wrote to "Rejoice always" (1 Thessalonians 5:16). 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Rough circumstances also prove the genuineness of our faith (1 Peter 1:6–7). We can be thankful that God even supports us spiritually when trials produce difficulty in our prayer life (Romans 8:26). 21 Test all things hold fast what is good. 18 in everything give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Corinthians 7:34 There is difference also between a wife and a virgin. 1 Thessalonians 5:18-23New King James Version. We can be thankful that nothing can separate us from God's love (Romans 8:37–39). Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. ![]() We can be thankful that God's grace is sufficient to sustain us in every circumstance (2 Corinthians 12:9). We can be thankful that all things work together for our good if we belong to HIm (Romans 8:28). Regardless how difficult our circumstances may be, we can find reasons to thank God. In this verse Paul exhorts his readers to give thanks in all circumstances.
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