"ATTITUDES NEEDED" #2

The first attitude we need to maintain is one toward ourself individually. In a world where most people think too highly of themselves and what this world owes them, we, as God's people are to have a humble estimation or evaluation of our own self. I believe this is highly important. Romans 12:3, "For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith." (NKJV) 

Romans 12:16, "Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion." (NKJV) Humility includes a willingness to serve, even many times to do those "menial" tasks.
Read John 13:6-17 

"Show me a man who cannot bother to do little things and I'll show you a man who cannot be trusted to do big things." (Lawrence D. Bell) 
Matthew 25:21, "His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'" (NKJV) 

Are we humble enough in our own skin to serve our fellow brother; even when it means getting dirty? The second attitude we need is one in which we as individuals are teachable. 

To be teachable is to be wise. Proverbs 15:31-32 "The ear that hears the rebukes of life Will abide among the wise. 32 He who disdains instruction despises his own soul, But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding." (NKJV) 
 Teachability includes an eagerness to learn more and grow deeper. It includes The ability to learn from correction, to profit from advice as well as criticism. The old as well as the young need to always have a teachable attitude. "Education is too good to limit to the young." (Elton Trueblood) 
How teachable are we, when it comes to the many opportunities placed before us to study God's word? 

WE ALSO NEED TO HAVE HONESTY WHEN IT COMES TO OUR MISTAKES. This includes a willingness to first of all admit our mistakes. 
James 5:16, "Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much." (NKJV) 

Along with that, we must have a willingness to make necessary and Godly corrections. Everyone makes mistakes. A congregation that functions well and grows is a congregation filled with people who learn from one another and from their own mistakes! 

The attitudes of humility, teachability, and honesty will certainly help prepare us to be useful to our Great and Awesome God. They will also have a bearing on our relationship with others in the congregation. Learn something new today and grow in the knowledge of Christ. God blesses us daily; may you Bless God by your life before the sun sets tonight.