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The absence of due thankfulness. Scripture gives examples of human ingratitude to God for all the blessings and gifts which he provides for them. It is especially important for Christians to give thanks to God.
Examples of ingratitude Ge 40:23 the chief butler towards Joseph; Nu 16:13-14 Dathan and Abiram to Moses The Israelites to Gideon and his family: Jdg 8:35; Jdg 9:18
1Sa 25:21 Nabal to David; 2Ch 24:22 King Joash to Jehoiada; Ecc 9:15 the citizens to the wise man who delivered a city
Returning evil for good Ps 35:12 See also Ge 44:4; Ps 109:5; Pr 17:13; Jer 18:20
It was in evidence at the fall Ge 3:2-3 Eve showed ingratitude for God’s provision by not believing him.
It is part of fallen human nature Ro 1:21
It is a sign of the last days See also 2Ti 3:2
Israel’s repeated ingratitude to the
Dt 32:6 They were rebuked by Moses for the way they repaid God; 1Sa 8:7-8 They rejected the
Becoming like animals Isa 1:3
Becoming like prostitutes Eze 16:17-19
Becoming like an adulterous wife Hos 2:8; Hos 4:12; Hos 5:4; Hos 9:1
Ps 100:4 See also Ps 107:22; Col 1:12; Col 3:15; 1Th 5:18
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