(Luke 17:11-19)
Have you ever helped someone and have no appreciation returned. Yes, we are to help people not for their response but simply out of kindness, but it is expected, out of just mere human decency that appreciation is returned. Some people act as if we owe them something. Where does this spoiled nature come from? Thankfulness is taught from home. So our family structure or lack thereof plays a huge part in our character development.
For some, life has been so tough, that there identity is found in misery, so they can't even see something good when it's present. They might have it in them as the lepers did in Luke 17:13 to cry out for mercy, but when mercy is given, their attitude is more like "well, it's about time, and not even show thanks.
People can also feel obligated to return the favor when helped so they run before any type of commitment is made. People like to do their own thing which is why they need help in the first place and it usually takes a lot more misery to finally realize how much they need God.
People want to feel like they are Christians and that God has their back so they will make a level of commitment like coming to church and God in the richness of His mercy still responds to their cries for healing, deliverance, provision, etc., but for one to really experience abundant life it takes full commitment, which goes beyond coming to church, to seeking His face, following His path daily.
Romans 12:1 And so, dear brothers and sisters,t I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him.
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