Giving Thanks
This article by James Slopsema expounds on Ephesians 5:3-4 to contrast the vices prevalent in modern American society—including sexual sin, covetousness, and foolish speech—with the biblical call to thanksgiving as the proper response of believers. Drawing on the contrast between worldly wickedness and Christian virtue, Slopsema challenges readers to examine whether gratitude to God characterizes their lives amid material prosperity. The piece is particularly fitting for reflection during the American Thanksgiving season and emphasizes the sanctifying work of the Spirit in producing a thankful, holy demeanor.
But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. Ephesians 5:3-4 We live in a time of great prosperity. The standard of living in the U.S. far exceeds any other nation, past or present. With this great prosperity has come an alarming increase in wickedness in our land. The principle here is that the more the Lord gives a...
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