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WHAT IS OUR ATTITUDE

TOWARD THE TRUTH?

The truth is what God says on any subject. Jno.17:17.

Not part of what He says on a few things. 2 Tim.3:16,17.

But all of what He says on all subjects. Psa.119:160.

Do we love the truth? 2 Thes. 2:10. Do we love to hear it taught plainly? Jno. 10:24.

Do we realize the value of the truth/ Jno. 8:31-36.


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TOWARD THE TRUTH? Do we wish others to hear the truth plainly and

understand it? Jno. 5:25; Acts 8:1-6; Isa. 55.

Some caution the preacher about plain words becausethey have friends present. Mk. 6:1-6; 1 Pet. 2:8.

Are we ashamed of the truth? Rom. 1:16,17; Mk. 8:36. Are we willing to teach the truth to others? Matt. 28:18-

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Are we willing to live the truth? Many people live a lie.

Matt. 5:13-16. Are we willing to buy the truth and sell it not? Prov.

23:23.


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TOWARD THOSE WHO PREACH

THE TRUTH?

Would we persecute them as the Jews did Paul andStephen? Acts 7:54-59; 2 Cor. 11:24,25.

By slander and ridicule or even bodily injury? Acts 16:19,20 or by boycotting the services, and influencing others to do

the same?

Do we glory in preachers? 1 Cor. 1:12,13; 3:21.

Some attend services only if a favorite preacher is to speak.

Preachers are to be esteemed for their work's sake. Rom.10:15.

Do we try to get preachers that will tickle our itching ears? 2Tim. 4:1-5.


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TOWARD ERROR?

Do we tolerate it to keep peace and harmony inthe congregation?

Do we disregard it thinking it will go away/ Jer.6:14.

Do we encourage it by adding fuel to the flame?Prov. 26:20-28..

Do we hate it? David said he hated every falseway. Psa. 119:104.

Do we stand against it? Acts 15:2; Jude 3


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TOWARD THOSE THAT TEACH

SUCH ERROR? Do we defend their teaching because we love the

teacher?

They may be our friends or relatives, pious men. Gal.

2:11-21. Do we in any way encourage or give them aid in their

teaching of error? 2 Jno. 9-11.

Do we give place to their teaching? Gal. 2:4,5.

Do we try to save them from their error? 2 Tim. 2:24-26;

Jude 17-23. Do we withdraw ourselves from those that will not

change? Titus 3:10,11; rom. 16:17,18.


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TOWARD SIN AND EVIL?

Do we love sin and the world? 1 Jno. 2:15-

17.

Do we abhor evil and cleave to that which

is good? Rom. 12:9.

Do we shun the very appearance of evil? 1Thes. 5:22; Jas. 4:4; Rom. 12:1,2; 2 Cor.

6:14-18; 7:1.


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WHAT IS OUR ATTITUDE TOWARD

THE WORK OF THE CHURCH?

Do we want to let someone else do it?Titus 3:1; Jas. 4:17.

Do we want to do just as little as we can?Matt. 25:14-30.

Give just as little as we can? 2 Cor. 9:6-8. Are we willing to do as much as lieth in us

to do? Rom. 1:15.


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TOWARD WORSHIP?

Are we careless and indifferent? prov. 10:4; 18:9.

Are we noisy, disorderly and irreverent in God'spresence?

Do we attend just to miss going to hell or do we truly loveto be with God's people?

Are we glad when they say come let us go up to theassembly? Psa. 122:1.

Is our worship in spirit and truth/ Jno. 4:23,24. Are we steadfast in our worship? Heb. 10:25; Acts 2:42;

1 Cor. 15:58.


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Conclusion

What does your behavior tell others about

your attitude?

Our attitude in these matters will

determine our eternal destiny.

Why not have the right attitude toward

God and obey Him today?

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