Notes on attitude
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Not a class on compliance
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No denial or need to comply – it’s necessary!
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Seeking motivating attitudes
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Propel actions
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Meditation and consideration
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Last class
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Husband’s attitudes toward his wife
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Rooted in:
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Love
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Purpose
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Service
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Steadfastness
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Sacrifice
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Jesus: the comparison and example (Ephesians 5:25-32)
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I Timothy 2:5-6 – Jesus gave Himself for us.
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Husband’s role
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Leader of his family – Ephesians 5:23
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Position as head
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Implies a following
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Wife’s attitude toward husband
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Who is the best leader?
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Great follower
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In subjection to:
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Government authority – Romans 13:1-5
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Family leaders set over us – Luke 2:51
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Fellow workers in Christ – I Corinthians 16:15-16; Ephesians 5:21 (Galatians 2:4-5)
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Our employers – Titus 2:9-10
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Relationships of this life not undone under Christ
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Qualities of a good follower
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Strives for excellence – I Peter 2:12; Proverbs 31:10
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Willing and eager to work – Proverbs 31:13
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Ready to help – Proverbs 31:11
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Trusted adviser
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Assistant, aide
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Optimistic toward the future – Proverbs 31:25
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Accepts responsibility
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Teaches from her experience to others – Titus 2:3-5
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Respectful – Ephesians 5:33
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Respectful
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Has purpose – I Peter 3:1-6
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In action (I Peter 3:2)
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In attitude (I Peter 3:4)
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In speech (I Peter 3:5-6 – direct and indirect)
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How is it shown?
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Treatment of husband
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Treatment of his family
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Treatment of other people (reflects on husband)
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Doctrinal conflict
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Underlying principal – God as ultimate authority
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Supersedes all other considerations
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Abigail and Nabal – I Samuel 25
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Book of Daniel (Daniel 1, 3, 6)
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Peter and John – Acts 5:29
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Work with authority where able
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Sway by behavior – I Peter 3:1-2
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Husbands – lead gently
- No conversions at the point of the sword
- Don’t abuse your authority
- No conversions at the point of the sword
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