ATTITUDE - May 29, 2006
MEN AND WOMEN of God who would not think of gambling, drinking or committing an act of fleshly evil, may otherwise be guilty of a sour disposition with an envious, bitter or negative frame of mind... An individual may quote scripture, pray fervently and have an unblemished attendance record at worship services, yet, may possess such a critical and negative attitude about life that others actually wish to avoid them.
Are sins of the flesh less harmful than sins of the spirit? The sin of a bad attitude can cripple, if not kill, the progress of the Lord's church in any community. Regardless of daily news, sorrowful circumstances or stormy weather, each of us has a duty to show ourselves true men and women of God and be of good cheer. (contributed)
"In the world ye shall have tribulation; but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." John 16:33; cf. 1 John 4:4; 5:4,5