More Than Skin Deep
1 Timothy 4:1-14

Paul suggests there is a correlation between ingratitude and demonic activity.

Ingratitude must be a big deal to God.

Luke 17:11-19

Leprosy
	Worst disease imaginable
	It was thought to be a sign of the disfavor of God
	It was a death sentence
	Separated you from society
	Separated families
	Created isolation from people

Jesus didn’t perform the miracle immediately - “as they went, they were cleansed…”
	Sometimes we have to DO before we feel. Sometimes we have to GO before we KNOW.
	Location and distance is not the criteria that must be met in order for God to do something powerful 	in your life.

The main idea of this story is not “it’s awesome that 1 returned.” The main idea is “why did only 1 return?”
	Gratitude without practice is a lot like faith without works, it’s not alive! And it doesn’t really count!

The response of Jesus to the thankful Samaritan is “your faith has healed you.”
	When the 10 came to Jesus, He cleansed them. When the 1 returned with gratitude, Jesus 
	healed him - big difference!

10 received skin healing; 1 received soul healing!
	His practice of gratitude led him to the right person, at the right place, at just the right time.

What are we missing out on due to a lack of gratitude?
	“Practiced gratitude is the express elevator to places you’ve never imagined”
	God’s gifts alone are not able to bring joy.
	Only God’s gifts received with gratitude can bring joy.

Psalm 107:2

If you’ve received blessings from God, SAY SO!