TEXT: Colossians 2:6-7
INTRO: There is a vital relationship between a believer’s faith in Christ and the development of a grateful heart. As Paul instructs the Colossians to remain steadfast in their faith, he highlights the importance of thankfulness as evidence of spiritual maturity. This passage frames gratitude as a transformational practice that strengthens believers' roots in Christ, cultivating both joy and resilience in our lives.
Gratitude must be a foundational part of our spiritual lives. We must express thanks to God even in difficult circumstances, recognizing that such an attitude nurtures a deeper relationship with God and sustains us through life's trials. But before gratitude can be expressed, we must understand the source of a grateful heart.
OUTLINE:
1. Deadly Habits
A. Pride
B. Greed
C. Forgetfulness
D. Fear
2. Being Established
A. Rooted
B. Built Up
C. Walking
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