The Importance of a Positive Attitude in Serving the Lord
Understanding the impact of a positive attitude from Proverbs on one's spiritual well-being and growth, contrasting it with the dangers of a negative attitude. Emphasizes the importance of hope, belief, and positive thinking in serving God effectively and avoiding spiritual stagnation.
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Proverbs 15:13 A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken (NKJV).
Proverbs 17:22 A merry heart does good, like medicine, But a broken spirit dries the bones.
Proverbs 15:15 All the days of the afflicted are evil, But he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast.
The Importance of a Positive Attitude and the Danger of a Negative Attitude IN SERVING THE LORD IN SERVING THE LORD The World s Emphasis on Positive Thinking Denominational Approaches to Positive Thinking Brethren s Concerns about Positive Preaching A Scriptural Attitude Is Positive
The Importance of a Positive Attitude and the Danger of a Negative Attitude IN SERVING THE LORD IN SERVING THE LORD Definitions Definitions What is a positive attitude?One that Hopes for the best Looks for the best Believes the best is possible
The Importance of a Positive Attitude and the Danger of a Negative Attitude IN SERVING THE LORD IN SERVING THE LORD Definitions Definitions What is a negative attitude?One that Exaggerates life s difficulties or shortcomings Ignores the good in life or others Imagines the worst possible outcome will happen
The Importance of a Positive Attitude and the Danger of a Negative Attitude IN SERVING THE LORD IN SERVING THE LORD Are there positive and negative people? Without a positive attitude in our service to God we will be crippled, ineffective, and doomed to a life of spiritual immaturity and discontentment!
The Importance of a Positive Attitude and the Danger of a Negative Attitude IN SERVING THE LORD IN SERVING THE LORD Our Attitude Is Important When It Comes to Our Attitude Is Important When It Comes to 1. Personal Growth (Phil. 3:12-14; 1 Tim. 1:12-14). A positive attitude will say I can overcome temptations I can grow in service to Christ
The Importance of a Positive Attitude and the Danger of a Negative Attitude IN SERVING THE LORD IN SERVING THE LORD Our Attitude Is Important When It Comes to Our Attitude Is Important When It Comes to 1. Personal Growth (Phil. 3:12-14; 1 Tim. 1:12-14). A negative attitude will say I ll never be able to resist! I ll never be like so and so!
The Importance of a Positive Attitude and the Danger of a Negative Attitude IN SERVING THE LORD IN SERVING THE LORD Our Attitude Is Important When It Comes to Our Attitude Is Important When It Comes to 2. Family Relationships (Eph. 5:22-29; 6:1- 4). A negative attitude will say So and so just tries to frustrate me! If only so and so was more______
The Importance of a Positive Attitude and the Danger of a Negative Attitude IN SERVING THE LORD IN SERVING THE LORD Our Attitude Is Important When It Comes to Our Attitude Is Important When It Comes to 2. Family Relationships (Eph. 5:22-29; 6:1- 4). A positive attitude will say I know they have their faults, but they have some fine qualities! They put up with my faults I can bear the few they have.
The Importance of a Positive Attitude and the Danger of a Negative Attitude IN SERVING THE LORD IN SERVING THE LORD Our Attitude Is Important When It Comes to Our Attitude Is Important When It Comes to 3. Dealing with Brethren (Col. 3:12-15). A positive attitude will say So and so is really showing some growth in Christ. I really think I could encourage them in this or that. They did a fine job with that task!
The Importance of a Positive Attitude and the Danger of a Negative Attitude IN SERVING THE LORD IN SERVING THE LORD Our Attitude Is Important When It Comes to Our Attitude Is Important When It Comes to 3. Dealing with Brethren (Col. 3:12-15). A negative attitude will say Brother so and so irritates me so much. They meant to do such and such that hurt my feelings. Could you believe they did that?
The Importance of a Positive Attitude and the Danger of a Negative Attitude IN SERVING THE LORD IN SERVING THE LORD Our Attitude Is Important When It Comes to Our Attitude Is Important When It Comes to 4. Personal Evangelism (Acts 18:24-28; 18:8-11). A positive attitude will say Maybe if we try this, we could win some souls. So and so shows some potential, maybe with some work People can change, if only I am ready to help them!
The Importance of a Positive Attitude and the Danger of a Negative Attitude IN SERVING THE LORD IN SERVING THE LORD Our Attitude Is Important When It Comes to Our Attitude Is Important When It Comes to 4. Personal Evangelism (Acts 18:24-28; 18:8-11). A negative attitude will say We ve tried it before, it won t do any good! Nobody wants to do what s right So and so will never accept the truth!
The Importance of a Positive Attitude and the Danger of a Negative Attitude IN SERVING THE LORD IN SERVING THE LORD Our Attitude Is Important When It Comes to Our Attitude Is Important When It Comes to 5. Facing Trials (2 Cor. 4:8-10). A negative attitude will say This isn t fair, why should I have to go through this? Nobody cares, or understands what I have to face!
The Importance of a Positive Attitude and the Danger of a Negative Attitude IN SERVING THE LORD IN SERVING THE LORD Our Attitude Is Important When It Comes to Our Attitude Is Important When It Comes to 5. Facing Trials (2 Cor. 4:8-10). A positive attitude will say This is hard but I ll make it through it and heaven will be worth it all! Others have faced things far worse than this
The Importance of a Positive Attitude and the Danger of a Negative Attitude IN SERVING THE LORD IN SERVING THE LORD Our Attitude Is Important When It Comes to Our Attitude Is Important When It Comes to 6. Our Relationship with the Lord (Deut. 6:24-25). A positive attitude will say God really cares for me and has greatly blessed me! I want to do everything the Lord commands me.
The Importance of a Positive Attitude and the Danger of a Negative Attitude IN SERVING THE LORD IN SERVING THE LORD Our Attitude Is Important When It Comes to Our Attitude Is Important When It Comes to 6. Our Relationship with the Lord (Deut. 6:24-25). A negative attitude will say Doing _____ for the Lord is the biggest pain in the world! Why is God so picky, if only I could do what I want to do!
