Grace to You: Radio Podcast Fundamental Christian Attitudes: Thankfulness B
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Nov 27, 2025 
Join John MacArthur, a veteran evangelical pastor and Bible teacher, as he dives into the essence of gratitude this Thanksgiving. He shares his family's traditions and how thankfulness should be a vital part of church life. Explore the contrast between corrupt speech and the call to give thanks, and learn how a Spirit-filled life fosters joy and gratitude. John highlights Paul's unwavering thanks in tough times and underscores the importance of gratitude as God's will for believers. He also addresses common barriers to thankfulness, reminding us of the countless blessings we have.
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Gratitude As A Spirit-Filled Mark
- John MacArthur teaches that gratitude is an essential, normal expression of the Spirit-filled life.
- When believers are Spirit-controlled, joy and constant thanks naturally flow from their speech and worship.
Pastor Constantine's Thankful Response
- John MacArthur recounts Pastor Constantine in Belarus who, after prison, would only thank the Lord and refuse to dwell on suffering.
- That example models a life where gratitude replaces recounting pain and bitterness.
Pursue The Spirit, Not Worldly Means
- Do seek Spirit-filling rather than worldly means to commune with God; be filled with the Spirit daily.
- Practice speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs as evidence of joy and thanks.
