It is not surprising, therefore, that Paul’s writings encourage Christians: “Show yourselves thankful..., encouraging one another with psalms, praises to God, spiritual songs sung with gratitude. ” ​ — Col.
مُنَبِّهِينَ بَعْضُكُمْ بَعْضًا بِمَزَامِيرَ ،‏ وَتَسَابِيحَ لِلهِ ،‏ وَتَرَانِيمَ رُوحِيَّةٍ بِنِعْمَةٍ » .‏ —‏ كو ٣ :‏ ​ ١٥ -‏ ١٧‏ .‏