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Pride and arrogance Pride – thinks more highly of himself than he ought to Arrogance – an attitude of superiority toward others Naaman 2 Kn. 5:11-13, Haman – Esther, Nebuchadnezzar, Pharisee – Luke 18:11 Proverbs 8:13, 16:18 1 Cor. 13:4, Rom. 12:3, Phil. 2:3 – lowliness of mind Causes one to talk down to others Hinders opportunities to teach Can cause avoidance UnattractiveTRANSCRIPT
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Attitudes that affect others
Negative attitudes
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Selfishness• One who thinks of himself first.
Often he hoards and doesn’t share
• Luke 15:25-32, the prodigal’s brother
•Galatians 5:20, work of the flesh
•Philippians 2:3-4, 1 Corinthians 13:5
Causes one to neglect othersViews others with improper
perspectiveCan lead to ungodly conduct
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Pride and arrogance• Pride – thinks more highly of
himself than he ought to• Arrogance – an attitude of
superiority toward others• Naaman 2 Kn. 5:11-13,
Haman – Esther, Nebuchadnezzar, Pharisee – Luke 18:11
•Proverbs 8:13, 16:18•1 Cor. 13:4, Rom. 12:3, Phil. 2:3 – lowliness of mind
Causes one to talk down to others
Hinders opportunities to teach
Can cause avoidanceUnattractive
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Bitterness• An attitude that is sharp, harsh
and antagonistic, resentment, etc.• Can cause great damage• Cain Genesis 4:5-8
Simon the magician Acts 8:23Jonah Jonah 4
•Ephesians 4:31, James 3:14
Causes one to act harshly toward others
Look at others with jaded perspective
An unpleasant demeanorProverbs 22:24
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Envy and Jealousy• A feeling of discontent or covetousness
toward the advantages of others. Resentful
• Sarah and Hagar, Rachel and Leah, Joseph’s brothersKing Saul and David 1 Sam. 18-19Matthew 27:18
•Galatians 5:21, James 3:14-16 •1 Peter 2:1, Romans 13:13
Damages relationships and trust
Can cause one to turn against others
Can consume you
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Contentious• One seeking or causing strife or
conflict resulting in rivalry or discord
• “ Content” Jude 3• While we are to contend, we do
not need to be contentious•Proverbs 18:6, 1 Cor. 1:11Galatians 5:20
•Galatians 5:26, 15
Affects our brethrenAffects those outside – continually finding fault
A disposition that causes you to be avoided
Proverbs 18:19
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Overly critical• One constantly looking for what is
wrong with others• There is a place for “legitimate”
criticism by one who is QUALIFIED!• Proper experience, attitude and
motives• Jesus was criticized often – Matt.
12:2, John 9:14-16Moses criticized – Num. 16, 12:1-2
•1 Corinthians 13:6, Eph. 4:31James 1:19
He sows discordCan cause others to not seek answers or discuss
thingsOften makes others
uncomfortable!
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Calloused• Hardened, uncaring in words
and demeanor• Hardened heart – Luke 8:12, Hebrews 3:13, 1 Tim. 4:2
• Pharaoh an example Exodus 8:15, 4:21
• Christians are to care - 1 Cor. 13:4-5, 1 Peter 3:8
Will do little good with othersLeads to many of previous
attitudesMore likely to turn others
away than win them
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Grumpiness, ill-willed• Bad tempered, sulky, surly. • While not directly mentioned in the
Bible, it is contrary to attitudes we ought to have
• Examples: Nabal (Abigail) 1 Sam. 25:3, 17, 24-25King Saul and his distressing spirit 1 Sam. 16:14, 19:9
• Does this portray Jesus favorably?Does this demonstrate joy?James 5:9, Phil. 2:14-15, 1 Pet. 3:8
Describes one that is unpleasant to be around.Often he is not kind with
others
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Christians ought to live so that others are at ease around us (as a
rule)We all face
difficulties at times, but even then, we CAN
STILL control our attitude around others
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How do you act around others?