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BIBLE STUDY SHARE GROUP - BSSG - 2nd Oct. 2009
The most important Attitude: Humility.
Psalm 139:23-24; Ephesians 4:1-2; 1 Peter 5:1-9
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift
you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
The principle attitude for the Christian life is humility. If we commit to the
precepts of His Word, then this most precious attitude of humility should
flow from us. Being humble minimizes arrogance, removes pride, and makes
us a person who is pleasing to Christ. This means we become a person that
He can use—fully and powerfully. It is our fallen nature and weaknesses
that cause us to think we are better than we are, which, in turn, causes us
to strive to lift ourselves above others and God. Such an attitude places us
in a useless and destructive place before our Lord and others. On the other
hand, humility enables us to recognize our indebtedness to God, and puts off
whatever blocks our closeness to Him. It is admitting to others, and most
importantly to God, that He is responsible for our salvation and our achieve-
ments. Humbleness will enable us to be teachable people, willing to have a
good attitude of submission and servant hood. The distinguishing mark in us
will be an attitude that comes from our confession of sin and remembrance
of how Christ served and saved us!
Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil. Proverbs 3:7
Being humble means being able to share with one another beyond our own
agenda and needs. Being willing to cooperate creates an environment of
trust and encouragement in relationships. In a church, people are drawn to
join and belong where neither pride nor arrogance are present. When we are
selfish and stingy with our sharing, an atmosphere of distrust is created.
Who wants to be a part of that? How we react to the non-Christian environ-
ment will distinguish us as Christ-like or hypocritical; whom do you think our
God desires? Whom do you think will be contagious with the faith?
Humble yourself in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up. James
4:10
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TOPIC: DEVELOPING A GOOD ATTITUDE:
Attitude is the gauge that shows God, others, and you the level and quality of fruit
rom the work and ways of God being exhibited in you. Your attitude will be the dis-
play case for who Christ is in you, and you may be the only indicator and demon-
strator of our Lord some one will ever get to see. Attitude is also how you approach
others with your outlook on life, your manners, your posture, your feelings, your
mindset, your way of thinking, and your way of behaving. It all comes from Christ’s
work in you. Now, ask yourself, “How is this going and coming about in times of
uncertainty and stress? How does your attitude impact your daily life?” When we
have a good attitude, Christ can better use us, and others can see His work, His
creation of a master piece in us!
The Chinese word character for stress is a combination of two words, danger and
opportunity. This great illustration for us, as all problems and stresses can be re-
fined into both categories; potential danger and potential opportunity. Attitude is
the one word which encompassed on what side of the coin you will be. This week
we are going to look at different angles of attitude and how the bible can help us
develop a good attitude.
DAY 1:
“...Your attitude determines you altitude...”
1 a) What does the word ATTITUDE mean to you?
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b) Give an example of a bad attitude and good attitude.
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2. Do you believe that your attitude can be the encouragement and motivation
someone else needs to see? Give a reason for your answer.
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3. a) Describe one situation where you had a bad attitude. What was the outcome?
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b) What could you have done better?
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DAY 2:
“...Attitude is the Prelude to Effective Relationship...” Philippians 2:1-11, 3:1-14
4 a). What kind of attitude is Paul saying that we should have? Philippians 2:1-11
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b) What kind of attitude did Christ display?
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c) Paul encourages us to have a selfless attitude. (Phil 2:3-4.Romans 12:3). How do
you think this will affect our relationships with family and friends?
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DAY 3:
The “Put ons” and “Put offs” of a Good Attitude.
“...Life is 10% what happens to us, and 90% how we react to it...”
5 a) As Christians, our attitude is affected by the way we live. From Philippians 4:1
-6, identify the attributes that Paul sites on how we should live.
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b) What habits in your life can you identify that lead you to develop a bad/
negative attitude?
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c) Identity those habits that lead you to have a good attitude.
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DAY4
Developing a Good Attitude.
6. a) Paul encourages us to have a Christ like attitude (Philippians 2:5-6) From the
following scriptures identify ways you can improve your attitude.( Romans13:11-
14, Ephesians 4:22-24)
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b) What other steps can you take to develop a Christ-like attitude in your life?
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DAY 5
7. From the following ‘Put offs’, what lessons can you get or actions can you take to
develop a good attitude;
i. Neglect of Bible study (2Tim 3:14-17, Psams1:20):
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ii. Prayerlessness (Luke 18:1, Mathew26:41):
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iii. Procrastination (Proverbs 10:5, proverbs27:1):
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iv. Stinginess. (1 John3:17, Proverbs 11:24):
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v. Doubt/Unbelief (1Thess 5:24, Heb 11:1):
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