Praise and
Thanksgiving
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Always and in
Everything
When did David say
he would bless the Lord?
“I will extol the
Lord at all times; his praise will
always be on my lips.”
“Everyday I will praise
you and extol your name for ever
and ever.” Psalm 34:1;
145:2.
In how many things
should we give thanks?
“Be joyful
always, pray continually, give
thanks in all circumstances, for
this is God’s will for you in
Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians
5:17,18.
When and how much
should we give thanks?
“Always giving
thanks to God the Father for
everything, in the name of our
Lord Jesus Christ.” Ephesians
5:20.
Into what condition
did those lapse anciently who failed
to glorify God and to be thankful?
“For although
they knew God, they neither glorified
him as God nor gave thanks to him,
but their thinking became futile
and their foolish hearts were
darkened.” Romans
1:21.
What element should
enter into all our worship?
“Do not be
anxious about anything, but in
everything, by prayer and petition,
with thanksgiving, present
your requests to God.”
Philippians 4:6. (See Colossians
4:2.)
Exalting
God’s Name
What do those do
who offer praise?
“He who
sacrifices thank offering honors
me, and he prepares the way so
that I may show him the salvation of
the Lord.” Psalm 50:23.
What
does the psalmist warn all to do?
“My soul will
boast in the Lord; let the afflicted
hear and rejoice. Glorify the Lord
with me; let us exalt his name
together.” Psalm 34:3.
Where
does he say he will praise the Lord?
“From you comes
the theme of my praise in the great
assembly; before those who fear you
will I fulfill my vows.” Psalm
22:25.
Personal
Testimony
What personal
experience does he say he will
declare in the hearing of all who
fear God?
“Come and listen,
all you who fear God; let me tell
you what he has done for me.”
Psalm 66:16.
What
effect do such testimonies have upon
the humble?
“My soul will
boast in the Lord; let the afflicted
hear and rejoice.” Psalm
34:2.
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