Christian Attitudes, Part 2

  • Re-emphasizing the heart under Christ.
    • I John 3:17 - Returning from extra-scriptural teachings to the attitudinal basis.
      • Good Samaritan - Luke 10:25-37
      • Romans 13:9
  • Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5-7
    • Attitudes - Matthew 5:1-12
    • Admonishments - Matthew 5:13-20
      • Be good examples
      • Keep the law
    • How His disciples are to be different from scribes and Pharisees. Points of law and associated attitudes. - Matthew 5:21-48
  • Beattitudes - Attitudes, conditions that bring God’s blessings
    • Poor in spirit - Matthew 18:1-3
    • Mourning - II Corinthians 7:9-10
    • Meek - Proverbs 25:8,15; James 3:13
      • Jesus, the ultimate example. John 18:22-23
      • Not for us to impose God’s will or His correction on others.
    • Hunger and thirst - Psalms 42:1-2; 63:1; 107:9