Texts: Ephesians 4:22-2, Philippians 2:1-5
What is Attitude?
Definition: comes from Greek 'phroneo' meaning to think, form an opinion, or evaluating the situation and adopting a disposition to act. A state of mind, a pattern of thinking that finds expression in your body language and subsequently in your behavior and performances. Examples...
A. Unhealthy / Negative
- I can't
- I don't think
- I don't have the time
- If
- I'm afraid
- I don't believe
- It's impossible
B. Healthy / Positive
- I can
- I know
- I will make the time
- I will
- I'm confident
- I do believe
- God is able
Formation of Attitude
- In born? Hereditary?
- Early life, parental influences
- Involuntary, circumstances
- Later life
- Voluntary
- We choose... CHOICE!
- We initiate
- Ingrained
Attitude is a CHOICE!
- you CHOOSE what you want to BE!
- only you can change YOUR attitude
- God may change you at the cost of discipline
(NO PAIN... NO CHANGE!)
- E.g.: Apostle Paul, Samson, King David
Changing Your Attitude
- Acknowledge: It is God's desire for us.
- Identify sincerely: The attitudes you need to change.
Replace Wrong with Right Attitude!
YOUR ATTITUDE DETERMINES YOUR ALTITUDE!
*Isaiah 40:31, Philippians 3:13-14
TODAY
- Today, I can complain because the weather is rainy or I can be thankful that the grass is getting watered for free.
- Today, I can feel sad that I don't have more money or I can be glad that my finances encourage me to plan my purchase wisely and guide me from waste.
- Today, I can grumble about my health or rejoice that I am alive.
*Hebrews 3:7-8; 4:7
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