What does true gratitude look like? |
As we approach Thanksgiving, it's easy to associate gratitude with blessings, family, and comfort. But when you study Scripture with Bible Gateway Plus, you'll uncover deeper expressions of gratitude—like the one found in Luke 17:11–19, where thankfulness appears in an unexpected place: on the lips of an outcast. While traveling to Jerusalem, Jesus met ten men with leprosy who called out for mercy. When he told them to show themselves to the priests, they went—and were healed. Yet only one, a Samaritan, returned to give thanks. The NIV Application Bible explains: "Jesus praises the faith of the most hated kind of person in his community—not only a leper but a Samaritan leper. Clearly, Jesus does not judge people the way the world judges people. This should fill us with joy, knowing that what matters is not how the world sees us but how God sees us." |
The story of the Samaritan leper isn't only about healing—it's about response. Ten received mercy, but one turned back to worship. As the Expositor's Bible Commentary notes: "The stress in this story is on the openly expressed gratitude of the Samaritan, who alone brought praise to God." |
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