Do Other Worldviews Value Thankfulness?

Ideas Have Consequences

Thankfulness is a focus in many American homes in the month of November. But have you ever considered that thankfulness is not a universally valued characteristic? Not to mention that the amount of gratitude we see on a daily basis actually seems to be decreasing today.

How does one’s sense of privilege or status result in a lack of gratitude toward others? How does belief in the significance of each person’s life cultivate gratitude within a person? Does belief in the goodness and sovereignty of God inspire thankfulness in the midst of trying times?

Our office team gathered together to reflect on these questions and share our favorite biblical passages about the priority and results of thankfulness in the Christian life. We discussed why the biblical worldview places such an emphasis on gratitude, and contrasted this with different worldviews. In conclusion, we considered how essential thankfulness is for building thriving, flourishing cultures in families, communities, and nations. Join us for this thoughtful and encouraging discussion!

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Chapters

1. Do Other Worldviews Value Thankfulness? (00:00:00)

2. Introduction (00:02:36)

3. Thankfulness in the Bible (00:06:32)

4. Exploring Worldviews and Thankfulness (00:21:51)

5. Worldviews and the Challenge of Gratitude (00:36:15)

6. How to practice gratitude (00:36:26)

7. Conclusion (00:58:37)