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Topical Bible: Gratitude for Spiritual Insight
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Gratitude for Spiritual Insight</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/g/gratitude_for_spiritual_insight.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><!-- Google tag (gtag.js) --> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/psalms/119-18.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/g/gratitude.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Gratitude for Spiritual Insight</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/g/gratitude_for_spiritual_heritage.htm" title="Gratitude for Spiritual Heritage">◄</a> Gratitude for Spiritual Insight <a href="/topical/g/gratitude_for_spiritual_receptivity.htm" title="Gratitude for Spiritual Receptivity">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Gratitude for spiritual insight is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, reflecting the believer's acknowledgment of God's grace in revealing divine truths and wisdom. This gratitude is not merely an emotional response but a profound recognition of the transformative power of spiritual understanding granted by God.<br><br><b>Old Testament Foundations</b><br><br>The Old Testament lays the groundwork for understanding gratitude for spiritual insight. In the Psalms, we find expressions of thankfulness for God's guidance and revelation. <a href="/psalms/119-18.htm">Psalm 119:18</a> pleads, "Open my eyes that I may see wondrous things from Your law." This verse highlights the psalmist's desire for divine insight and the gratitude that accompanies such revelation. The wisdom literature, particularly the Proverbs, emphasizes the value of understanding and knowledge, which are gifts from God. <a href="/proverbs/2-6.htm">Proverbs 2:6</a> states, "For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding."<br><br><b>New Testament Expressions</b><br><br>In the New Testament, gratitude for spiritual insight is often linked to the work of the Holy Spirit. Jesus, in His teachings, frequently acknowledged the importance of spiritual understanding. In <a href="/matthew/13-11.htm">Matthew 13:11</a> , He tells His disciples, "The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them." This distinction underscores the special grace bestowed upon believers to comprehend spiritual truths.<br><br>The Apostle Paul frequently expresses gratitude for spiritual insight in his epistles. In <a href="/ephesians/1-17.htm">Ephesians 1:17-18</a> , Paul prays, "that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him. I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened." Here, Paul acknowledges that spiritual insight is a gift from God, and he expresses his gratitude through prayer for the believers' continued growth in understanding.<br><br><b>Role of the Holy Spirit</b><br><br>The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in imparting spiritual insight, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/2-10.htm">1 Corinthians 2:10-12</a> : "But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except his own spirit within him? So too, no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. We have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us." This passage highlights the believer's dependence on the Holy Spirit for understanding divine truths, prompting gratitude for such revelation.<br><br><b>Practical Implications</b><br><br>Gratitude for spiritual insight manifests in various ways in the life of a believer. It encourages humility, recognizing that understanding is not achieved through human effort alone but is a gift from God. This gratitude also fosters a deeper relationship with God, as believers seek to align their lives with the truths revealed to them. Furthermore, it inspires a commitment to share these insights with others, fulfilling the Great Commission by spreading the knowledge of God's kingdom.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>Gratitude for spiritual insight is a vital aspect of the Christian faith, reflecting a deep appreciation for the wisdom and understanding granted by God. Through the work of the Holy Spirit, believers are equipped to comprehend and apply divine truths, leading to a life of faithfulness and devotion.</div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/g/gratitude.htm">Gratitude</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/infirm.htm">Infirm (25 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/scribes.htm">Scribes (85 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/gratitude.htm">Gratitude (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/gratulation.htm">Gratulation (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/welcome.htm">Welcome (31 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/freely.htm">Freely (101 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/deposit.htm">Deposit (19 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/charity.htm">Charity (29 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/alms.htm">Alms (13 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/announced.htm">Announced (47 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/lawyer.htm">Lawyer (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/tidings.htm">Tidings (169 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/host.htm">Host (261 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/g/gratitude_for_spiritual_heritage.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Gratitude for Spiritual Heritage"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Gratitude for Spiritual Heritage" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/g/gratitude_for_spiritual_receptivity.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Gratitude for Spiritual Receptivity"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Gratitude for Spiritual Receptivity" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>