“Those who trust in riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.” —Proverbs 11:28 NIV

Taking desperate measures toward Jesus leads to heavenly treasures from Jesus

“Now on His way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. As He was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met Him. They stood at a distance and called out in a loud voice, ‘Jesus, Master, have pity on us!’ When He saw them, He said, ‘Go, show yourselves to the priests.’ And as they went, they were cleansed. One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked Him––and he was a Samaritan. Jesus asked, ‘Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? Has no one returned to give praise to God except this foreigner?’ Then He said to him, ‘Rise and go; your faith has made you well.’” —Luke 17:11-18 NIV

Gimme, Gimme…Gratitude

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“One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked Him––and he was a Samaritan.” —Luke 17:15-16 NIV

“Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? Has no one returned to give praise to God except this foreigner?” —Luke 17:17-18 NIV

“Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all His benefits––Who forgives all your sins, and heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, Who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.” —Psalm 103:2-5 NIV

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“In every situation, no matter the circumstances, be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.” —1 Thessalonians 5:17 AMP

“Since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.” —Hebrews 12:28 NIV

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever.” —Psalm 136:1 ESV

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