1. Attitudes That Are Needed
“For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God” (Colossians 1:9-10)
Congregation
The Local
Richie Thetford

2. Attitudes That Are Needed
Introduction
Easier to do what is right – when we know what is right
Attitude is everything
Proper attitudes are needed in order to enjoy our proper relationship with God and to the local congregation
Romans 12:3
“Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life.” (Proverbs 4:23)
Attitudes That Are Needed
Richie Thetford

3. Attitudes That Are Needed
Attitudes Toward God
Love
The first and greatest of all commandments
Matthew 22:34-38
Faith; Trust
Hebrews 11:1, 6
Thankfulness
Ephesians 5:20; Colossians 3:17
Attitudes That Are Needed
Richie Thetford

4. Attitudes Toward Ourselves
Humility
Romans 12:16
John 13:12-16
Matthew 25:21
Teachability
Proverbs 15:31-33
Honesty
James 5:16
Attitudes That Are Needed
Richie Thetford

5. Attitudes Toward Our Brethren
Love
1 Peter 2:17
John 13:34-35
Cooperation – working together
1 Corinthians 12:21-22
Appreciation for others and their work
1 Corinthians 1:4; 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
Philippians 1:3; 2:1-4
Attitudes That Are Needed
Richie Thetford

6. Attitudes Toward Our Brethren
Peaceableness
Romans 14:19
Ephesians 4:3
Warmth, Friendliness, Openness
Acts 2:44-47
Attitudes That Are Needed
Richie Thetford

7. Attitudes Toward Our Brethren
Gentleness and Meekness
2 Timothy 2:24-26
Forgiveness, Forbearance, Patience
Ephesians 4:2; 32
Attitudes That Are Needed
“Be kind to one another”
Richie Thetford

8. Attitudes That Are Needed
Congregation
The Local
Ideal attitudes make for ideal working conditions among members of a local congregation
Strive to emulate the mind of Christ
Philippians 2:1-5
Richie Thetford