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Discover the essential attitudes necessary for a fulfilling relationship with God and the local congregation. Explore key Scriptures and insights on attitudes towards God, ourselves, and our brethren to enhance unity and spiritual growth.
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Attitudes That Are Needed “For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God” (Colossians 1:9-10) The Local Congregation Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com
Introduction • Easier to do what is right– when we know what is right • Attitude is everything • Proper attitudes are needed in order toenjoy our proper relationship with Godand to the local congregation • Romans 12:3 “Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life.”(Proverbs 4:23) Attitudes That Are Needed Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com
Attitudes Toward God • Love • The first and greatest of all commandments • Matthew 22:34-38 • Faith; Trust • Hebrews 11:1, 6 • Thankfulness • Ephesians 5:20; Colossians 3:17 Attitudes That Are Needed Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com
Attitudes Toward Ourselves • Humility • Romans 12:16 • John 13:12-16 • Matthew 25:21 • Teachability • Proverbs 15:31-33 • Honesty • James 5:16 Attitudes That Are Needed Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com
Attitudes Toward Our Brethren • Love • 1 Peter 2:17 • John 13:34-35 • Cooperation – working together • 1 Corinthians 12:21-22 • Appreciation for others and their work • 1 Corinthians 1:4; 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 • Philippians 1:3; 2:1-4 Attitudes That Are Needed Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com
Attitudes Toward Our Brethren • Peaceableness • Romans 14:19 • Ephesians 4:3 • Warmth, Friendliness, Openness • Acts 2:44-47 Attitudes That Are Needed Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com
Attitudes Toward Our Brethren • Gentleness and Meekness • 2 Timothy 2:24-26 • Forgiveness, Forbearance, Patience • Ephesians 4:2; 32 Attitudes That Are Needed “Be kind to one another” Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com
Attitudes That Are Needed Ideal attitudes make for ideal working conditions among members of a local congregation The Local Congregation Strive to emulate the mind of Christ Philippians 2:1-5 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com