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