THOSE WHO REPAY GOOD WITH EVIL - PART 6

Scripture: Romans 1:20-21(ESV)
Topic: God’s creation said “Thank You” by not honouring Him.

For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. FOR ALTHOUGH THEY KNEW GOD, THEY DID NOT HONOR HIM AS GOD OR GIVE THANKS TO HIM, BUT THEY BECAME FUTILE IN THEIR THINKING, AND THEIR FOOLISH HEARTS WERE DARKENED.
Romans 1:20-21(ESV)

You must say, “Thank you” to God for His greatness and His goodness. The world today has turned away from the living God. Instead of honouring Him and giving Him thanks for His greatness, they have turned away and worshipped the creature rather than the Creator. 

Many people show ingratitude by not acknowledging the greatness of someone who has done great things. 

Many fathers who are providers are taken for granted. They do not receive honour or thanks. In the day that these fathers are gone, the whole family will become acutely aware of how great a provision had been made for them. 

As the thief is ashamed when he is found, so is the house of Israel ashamed; they, their kings, their princes, and their priests, and their prophets, SAYING TO A STOCK, THOU ART MY FATHER; AND TO A STONE, THOU HAST BROUGHT ME FORTH: for they have turned their back unto me, and not their face: but in the time of their trouble they will say, Arise, and save us. 
But where are thy gods that thou hast made thee? Let them arise, if they can save thee in the time of thy trouble: for according to the number of thy cities are thy gods, O Judah.
Jeremiah 2:26-28

Perhaps the greatest shame to the human race is when we turn to an idol or to something that is not God and honour it. How can you say to a river, “You are my lord!” How can you say to a stone, “You are my god.” Is that the way to say “thank you” to Almighty God for creating the world? 

It is time to say thanks properly for the air we breathe, the food we eat and the life we have. Every time you turn towards an idol and show gratitude to something that does not contribute to your life, you are insulting God rather than thanking Him.

Credit: Excerpt from
How Can I Say Thanks
Bishop Dag Heward-Mills 

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