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Gratitude
Thanksgiving as command, not mood — every tradition knows the door of the sanctuary opens inward only on hinges of gratitude.
Judaism
"Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name."
"O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever."
Christianity
"In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."
"And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him."
Islam
"And [remember] when your Lord proclaimed, 'If you are grateful, I will surely increase you [in favor]...'"