Bible Question: I am searching for a Scripture which states that God will bless those who thank Him. I think it is in one of Paul's Letters but am not sure. Cannot find it in a concordance. Thank you. |
Bible Answer: Dear Dorisjoann, I do not think the Pauline Epistles mention that exact promise anywhere. There are a few similar verses, however, see for example: Exodus 20:24: (...) Wherever I cause my name to be honored, I will come to you and bless you. But: Malachi 2:2: If you do not listen, and if you do not set your heart to honor my name," says the LORD Almighty, "I will send a curse upon you, and I will curse your blessings. (...) See also Jeremiah 30:19, that is a promise for the future: From them will come songs of thanksgiving and the sound of rejoicing. (...) I will bring them honor, and they will not be disdained. Otherwise, I believe the Bible teaches that thanksgiving should be honest and it is only honest if we do it out of pure love, and not because we want to be blessed for it or because we are afraid what would happen if we didn't give thanks. See, for example, Psalm 107:1: Give thanks to the LORD , for he is good; his love endures forever. Notice that it doesn't say, "..because He will bless you!" Also, read Luke 17; Jesus first explains that we should not expect rewards for our duty, then lets us know that it is actually our duty to give thanks. Hope this helps. God bless you, Zsuzsi |
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