“A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken” (NKJV).

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“A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken” (NKJV).

“A merry heart does good, like medicine, But a broken spirit dries the bones.”

“All the days of the afflicted are evil, But he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast.”

The World’s Emphasis on Positive Thinking Denominational Approaches to Positive Thinking Brethren’s Concerns About “Positive Preaching” A Scriptural Attitude is Positive

Definitions What is a positive attitude? One that… Hopes for the best Looks for the best Believes the best is possible

Definitions What is a negative attitude? One that… Exaggerates life’s difficulties or shortcomings Ignores the good in life or others Imagines the worst possible outcome will happen

Are there positive and negative people? Without a positive attitude in our service to God we will be crippled, ineffective, and doomed to a life of spiritual immaturity and discontentment!

Our Attitude is Important When it Comes to… 1.Personal Growth (Phil. 3:12-14; 1 Tim. 1:12-14). A positive attitude will say… “I can overcome temptations” “I can grow in service to Christ”

Our Attitude is Important When it Comes to… 1.Personal Growth (Phil. 3:12-14; 1 Tim. 1:12-14). A negative attitude will say… “I’ll never be able to resist!” “I’ll never be like so and so!”

Our Attitude is Important When it Comes to… 2.Family Relationships (Eph. 5:22-29; 6:1- 4). A negative attitude will say… “So and so just tries to frustrate me!” “If only so and so was more______”

Our Attitude is Important When it Comes to… 2.Family Relationships (Eph. 5:22-29; 6:1- 4). A positive attitude will say… “I know they have their faults but they have some fine qualities!” “They put up with my faults—I can bear the few they have.”

Our Attitude is Important When it Comes to… 3.Dealing with Brethren (Col. 3:12-15). A positive attitude will say… “So and so is really showing some growth in Christ.” “I really think I could encourage them in this or that.” “They did a fine job with that task!”

Our Attitude is Important When it Comes to… 3.Dealing with Brethren (Col. 3:12-15). A negative attitude will say… “Brother so and so irritates me so much.” “They meant to do such and such that hurt my feelings.” “Could you believe they did that?”

Our Attitude is Important When it Comes to… 4.Personal Evangelism (Acts 18:24-28; 18:8-11). A positive attitude will say… “Maybe if we try this, we could win some souls.” “So and so shows some potential, maybe with some work…” “People can change, if only I am ready to help them!”

Our Attitude is Important When it Comes to… 4.Personal Evangelism (Acts 18:24-28; 18:8-11). A negative attitude will say… “We’ve tried it before, it won’t do any good!” “Nobody wants to do what’s right” “So and so will never accept the truth!”

Our Attitude is Important When it Comes to… 5.Facing Trials (2 Cor. 4:8-10). A negative attitude will say… “This isn’t fair, why should I have to go through this?” “Nobody cares, or understands what I have to face!”

Our Attitude is Important When it Comes to… 5.Facing Trials (2 Cor. 4:8-10). A positive attitude will say… “This is hard but I’ll make it through it and heaven will be worth it all!” “Others have faced things far worse than this”

Our Attitude is Important When it Comes to… 6.Our Relationship with the Lord (Deut. 6:24-25). A positive attitude will say… “God really cares for me and has greatly blessed me!” “I want to do everything the Lord commands me.”

Our Attitude is Important When it Comes to… 6.Our Relationship with the Lord (Deut. 6:24-25). A negative attitude will say… “Doing _____ for the Lord is the biggest pain in the world!” “Why is God so picky, if only I could do what I want to do!”