In Everything Give Thanks to the Lord
George Fox emphasizes the importance of giving thanks to the Lord in every situation, as it is the will of God in Jesus Christ.
George Fox emphasizes the importance of giving thanks to the Lord in all circumstances, citing 1 Thessalonians 5:18 as a directive from God. He explains that gratitude is essential to fulfilling God's will and that everything created by God is good when received with thanksgiving. Fox also references David's expressions of gratitude in the Psalms, highlighting the enduring mercy of the Lord. Ultimately, he calls for continual praise and thanks to God through Jesus Christ, who is the source of all good things.
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In Everything Give Thanks to the Lord (1674)
Friends, - In everything give thanks to the Lord; for from him every good thing do you receive; for the apostle saith, 1 Thess. v. 18. "In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Jesus Christ concerning you;" and they that do not obey this doctrine, do not the will of God in Jesus Christ. And the apostle saith, "Every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be met with thanksgiving." etc. 1 Tim. iv. 4. And David saith, "At midnight I will rise to give thee thanks, because of thy righteous judgments," Psalm cxix, 62. And David saith, "O give thanks to the Lord, for it is good, because his mercy endures forever." Psalm cxviii. 1. So the Lord is worthy of all the thanks and praises, through Jesus Christ, who created all be Jesus Christ, to his glory and honour for evermore.
G.F.
Sermon Outline
- The Command to Give Thanks
- From 1 Thessalonians 5:18
- The will of God in Jesus Christ
- Obedience to this doctrine
Key Quotes
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Jesus Christ concerning you;” — George Fox
“Every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be met with thanksgiving.” — George Fox
“O give thanks to the Lord, for it is good, because his mercy endures forever.” — George Fox
Application Points
- We should strive to cultivate a spirit of gratitude in every situation, no matter how difficult or challenging.
- Giving thanks to God is essential to obeying His will and bringing us into alignment with His plans and purposes.
- We should acknowledge God's presence and provision in our lives, and express thanks to Him in every situation.