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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 Unattractive
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Attitudes that affect others
Negative attitudes
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
How do you act around others?