Spiritual Growth 3 Optimism (1). What is Optimism? Optimism, “a disposition or tendency to look on the more favorable side of events or conditions and.

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Spiritual Growth 3 Optimism (1)

What is Optimism? Optimism, “a disposition or tendency to look on the more favorable side of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome.” Optimism, Dictionary.com unabridged

What is Optimism? NOT blind optimism We cannot ignore sin and weaknesses in our lives Beware of the slick spiritual salesmen 2 Tim. 4:2-4 God will punish the unrepentant Rom. 11:22, 2 Cor. 5:11, Heb. 10:31

What is Optimism? NOT blind optimism But at the same time, we need to believe we can change for the better - We can overcome obstacles, weaknesses and sin - We can resist Satan - We can do what we are called to do This mindset is crucial!

What is Optimism? Pessimism is a tool of Satan He convinces us we are failures and weak! He instills fear and doubt He exploits your weaknesses He creates cynics and skeptics. Such will cause apathy and can kill a church!

The Bible and Optimism Jesus and optimism Matthew 7:7-8, Ask, seek, knock James 1:6-7 John 16:33, “Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world” Matthew 17:20, faith of a mustard seed Luke 9:1-5, apostles sent out Luke 10:1-24, 70 sent out

The Bible and Optimism Philippians 4:8, lovely, things of good report – meditate on these 1 Corinthians 13:5-7, love “bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things…”

The Bible and Optimism Romans 12:3, not to think MORE highly of yourself (arrogance condemned, not confidence) 2 Corinthians 12:10, “therefore I take pleasure in infirmities…For when I am weak, I am strong.”

The Bible and Optimism 1 Corinthians 10:13, no temptation…make a way of escape Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

The Bible and Optimism Romans 8:28, all things work together for good to those who love God…

Examples of Optimism Joshua and Caleb, Numbers 13:30, 14:6-9 Joshua, Joshua 1:9 “Be strong and of good courage…for the Lord your God is with you…”

Examples of Optimism David and Goliath, 1 Samuel 17:37, Elijah facing prophets of Baal, 1 Kings 18:27 Hebrews 11:13-16 “These all died in faith…”

Examples of Optimism Barnabas, stands up for Saul Acts 9:27 Paul and Silas singing and praying Acts 16:25 Jesus warns Peter Luke 22:31-32, “when you have returned to me” Matt. 16:21, 17:23, 20:19 – the resurrection

What type of disposition do you have?