Notes on attitude

  • Not a class on compliance

  • No denial or need to comply – it’s necessary!

  • Seeking motivating attitudes

    • Propel actions

    • Meditation and consideration

Last class

  • Husband’s attitudes toward his wife

    • Rooted in:

      • Love

      • Purpose

      • Service

      • Steadfastness

      • Sacrifice

    • Jesus: the comparison and example (Ephesians 5:25-32)

      • John 3:13

      • Luke 9:21

      • I Timothy 2:5-6 – Jesus gave Himself for us.

  • Husband’s role

    • Leader of his family – Ephesians 5:23

      • Position as head

      • Implies a following

Wife’s attitude toward husband

  • Who is the best leader?

    • Great follower

    • In subjection to:

      • Government authority – Romans 13:1-5

      • Family leaders set over us – Luke 2:51

      • Fellow workers in Christ – I Corinthians 16:15-16; Ephesians 5:21 (Galatians 2:4-5)

      • Our employers – Titus 2:9-10

      • Relationships of this life not undone under Christ

  • Qualities of a good follower

    • Strives for excellence – I Peter 2:12; Proverbs 31:10

    • Willing and eager to work – Proverbs 31:13

    • Ready to help – Proverbs 31:11

      • Trusted adviser

      • Assistant, aide

    • Optimistic toward the future – Proverbs 31:25

    • Accepts responsibility

    • Teaches from her experience to others – Titus 2:3-5

    • Respectful – Ephesians 5:33

  • Respectful

    • Has purpose – I Peter 3:1-6

      • In action (I Peter 3:2)

      • In attitude (I Peter 3:4)

      • In speech (I Peter 3:5-6 – direct and indirect)

    • How is it shown?

      • Treatment of husband

      • Treatment of his family

      • Treatment of other people (reflects on husband)

  • Doctrinal conflict

    • Underlying principal – God as ultimate authority

      • Supersedes all other considerations

        • Abigail and Nabal – I Samuel 25

        • Book of Daniel (Daniel 1, 3, 6)

        • Peter and John – Acts 5:29

      • Work with authority where able

      • Sway by behavior – I Peter 3:1-2

    • Husbands – lead gently

      • No conversions at the point of the sword
        • Don’t abuse your authority