the best thing?
the sovereignty of God
John 6:37; 6:44; John 15:16All that the Father gives me will come to me
John 6:37(ESV)
No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him.
John 6:44(ESV)
You did not choose me, but I chose you
John 15:16(ESV) ; Acts 13:48; 1 Thessalonians 1:4, 5And when the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord, and as many as were appointed to eternal life believed.
Acts 13:48(ESV)
For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction. You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake.
1 Thess 1:4, 5; 2 Thessalonians 2:13 But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the firstfruits to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.
2 Thess 2:13(ESV)
the hopelessness of humanity
Ephesians 2:1-4the glorious incomparable grace of God
humble thanksgiving