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I voted no. As rational and moral beings, we are endowed with a capacity to recognize what is intrinsically worthy of our gratitude. If our daily existence is not one of awe and appreciation to God, how can it be said that He is gracious to us? Not telling, just asking. *** shrug *** Giving Him our undying gratitude, that is only graciously given by His hand to us, we acknowledge just how gracious He is--to us. Is He really gracious to the reprobate, or just long-suffering with them?
Even Nietzsche was reported at times that he was overcome by "gratitude." So, what are we to make of reprobates like Nietzsche who was "thankful" yet had NO OBJECT for that thankfulness? He may have been overwhelmed by many of God's great gifts in this life, but they all pale in comparison to His greatest gift. Nietzsche's object should have been Immanuel, God with us (Us:His elect ), But God in His infinite wisdom chose not to show Nietzsche.
Still however, overwhelmed by this fact it is my daily duty to befriend the lost and encourage and pray for those who are not of this mind in hopes that God will graciously work through me and bring one more soul to His kingdom...for His glory and His honor, Amen?
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