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In Christianity, gratitude is a deeply rooted spiritual practice. But to whom do we express gratitude? Of course, we are ever thankful to the Lord Jesus Christ, but are we not also to be grateful for the kindness of other humans? Certainly.

Let's look at this from a different perspective. How should a believer respond when someone expresses gratitude to them? Receiving the thanks of others can be tricky because believers must align receiving gratitude with humility—a core Christian value.

Receiving thanks is not as important as being thankful, but receiving thanks matters. Being appreciated by others influences our mental health because it produces positive emotions and supports relationships. 

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