142. Why do we say that it is our duty to "thank and praise, serve and obey"?
It is only right and proper for creatures to respond to the gifts of their Creator in word ("thank and praise") and deed ("serve and obey").
Luke 17:10 So you also, when you have done all that you were commanded, say, "We are unworthy servants; we have only done what was our duty."
Deuteronomy 13:4 You shall walk after the LORD your God and fear Him and keep His commandments and obey His voice, and you shall serve Him and hold fast to Him.
Joshua 24:15 But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.
Read Psalm 71, noting that despite many troubles, the psalmist sings praise.
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