John 17:17 “Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth”

Purpose Define Instruct Encourage

Attitude: “Attitude” Defined 1. Manner, disposition, feeling, position, etc., with regard to a person or thing; tendency or orientation, esp. of the mind: a negative attitude; group attitudes. 2. Position or posture of the body appropriate to or expressive of an action, emotion, etc.: a threatening attitude; a relaxed attitude. Source: Dictionary.com

What should our attitude be toward SELF? Attitudes What should our attitude be toward SELF?

Introduction The Bible has much to say about what to do with self: Self-control required! Self-examination commanded! Self-sacrifice essential! Can elevate or exalt! Will give account for self! Must have proper attitude of self!

What We Will Discuss! Self Christian’s Greatest Enemy! Must Properly Evaluate Self! Must Conquer Self!

Self Can Be Greatest Enemy!

Self Greatest Enemy Can be greater than Satan & this world: Jas. 4:17; 1 Jn. 5:4 Self can & is what separates one from God! Rom. 8:31-39; Jn. 10:27-29 Dedication of self to God is the key to the truth of these verses! Often fail to recognize the power of self! The deadliest of all our enemies! Must be defeated!

Must Properly Evaluate Self!

Must Properly Evaluate Self! Often do not see ourselves as we are! What is the proper evaluation! Must not to think to highly of self - Rom. 12:3; Prov. 16:18-19; 18:12 Must know & prove self – Gal. 6:3-4 Must constantly examine self – 2 Cor. 13:5 Must consider self - Gal. 6:1 Must esteem others better than self – Phil. 2:3 Not to be like the proud Pharisee – Lk. 18:9-14

Must Conquer Self!

Must Conquer Self! Scriptures teach we must: Deny self – Matt. 16:24-26 Why many never become Christians! Must not live for self – Phil. 2:4; Matt. 5:46, 47 Selfness great evil! World blessed when a selfish persons dies! Lk. 12:13-21 Must not deceive our self! Can do so by: Saying we have no sins – 1 Jn. 1:8 Hearing and not doing – Jas. 1:22-25 Thinking we are something when nothing - Gal. 6:3 Ignoring that we reap what we sow – Gal. 6:7-8

Must Conquer Self! Scriptures teach we must: Control self: 1 Cor. 9:27; Col. 3:1-7 Must add self-control – 2 Pet. 1:6 Cleanse self: 2 Cor. 7:1; Jas. 4:8; 1 Jn. 1:9 Save our self: Acts 2:40; 1 Tim. 4:16

OURSELVES! Conclusion! Only Self will keep us from Heaven! God will not forsake us! If there is anyone to blame, it will be OURSELVES!

1 John 5:18 “We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not.”

“What Shall We Do?” Acts 2:37 An alien sinner must… Hear the Gospel - Romans 10:17 Believe - Romans 10:10 Repent – Acts 17:30 Confess Christ - Acts 8:37 Be Baptized in water - Acts 2:38 An erring Child of God must… Repent and Pray - Acts 8:22