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Christian Attitudes, Part 13

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Ed Whitt

December 04, 2013

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Learning From Visitors' Criticism

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David Watson

December 01, 2013

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I Corinthians 9:11-12
“Hardly anyone talked to me. I felt like no one cared I was there.”
- Truths we acknowledge
  - We’re not here to socialize
  - Friendliness is a 2-way street
- But we should remember
  - Our love for others should be unmistakeable – Matthew 22:37-40
  - The gospel is for all – Matthew 11:2-5; 9:11-13; James 2:1-9
“The worship seemed so stiff and formal.”
- Truths we acknowledge
  - God never called for emotionalism
  - All things must be done properly and in an orderly manner
- But we should remember
  - We need to ignite some sincere emotion! - Malachi 2:1-2; Revelation 2:1-5
“The speaker sounded pretty narrow-minded.”
- Truths we acknowledge
  - Jesus was “narrow-minded” in the sense that He would only teach the truth – Matthew 19:9-10; John 6:66
  - We can’t compromise truth
  - “Narrow-minded” could be said about virtually everyone
- But we should remember
  - We should make it clear that we’re simply trying to understand and apply God’s law – I Corinthians 9:26-27; I Thessalonians 2:13
  - We must speak the truth in love – Ephesians 4:15; II Corinthians 2:4; 6:11; 7:2; 11:11; 12:14-15

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Christian Attitudes, Part 12

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Ed Whitt

December 01, 2013

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Notes on Attitude
- Not a class on compliance
- No denial of need to comply
- Looking for motivating attitudes to dwell on
  - To propel our actions
  - For our meditation and consideration
  - Holding our hearts to the task
    - Compliance the objective
    - Attitude is the force to propel us
Last Week – Main Text from Ephesians 5
- Husbands’ attitudes towards their wives
- Rooted in:
  - Love
  - Purpose
  - Service
  - Steadfastness
  - Sacrifice
- Let “sacrifice” slip by. (Oops!)
  - Ephesians 5:25
  - The kind of sacrificial behavior as Jesus demonstrated
    - Gave up – John 3:13
    - Stepped down
    - Suffered – Luke 9:21-22
    - Gave all
    - Gave His life – I Timothy 2:5-6
  - How can these be demonstrated by a husband toward his wife?
    - Selflessness
    - Sacrifice
- Overall role of husband is that of the leader of the family
  - Position is that of head
  - Position naturally implies that there is a following
Wife’s Attitudes Toward Her Husband
- A leader of a “different kind”
  - The best leader is a great follower – is in subjection
    - To government authority – Romans 13:1-5
    - To family leaders over us – Luke 2:51
    - To fellow workers in Christ – I Corinthians 16:15-16 (Galatians 2:4-5)
    - To our employers – Titus 2:9-10
    - In other words, Christianity does not undo the relationships of this life – all subjective relationships continue – Ephesians 5:21
  - Qualities of a good follower (as a wife to a husband – Ephesians 5:22-24, 33)
    - Strives for excellence – I Peter 2:12; Proverbs 31:10
    - Willing and eager to work – Proverbs 31:13
    - Ready to help – trusted advisor, assistant, aide – Proverbs 31:11
    - Optimistic toward the future – Proverbs 31:25
    - Accepts responsibility
    - Teaches from her experience to others – Titus 2:3-5
      - By example
      - By instruction
    - Respectful – Ephesians 5:33
      - Has purpose – I Peter 3:1-6
      - What is it?
        
        In action
        
        In attitude
        
        In speech
        
        Direct
        
        Indirect
      - How does one show it?
        
        Treatment of husband
        
        Treatment of other family
        
        Treatment of all people
Attitude as State of Mind
- State of mind that shapes actions
- Can be changed
- We are not slaves to our state of mind
- We can master our state of mind