Attitude Flows From the Soul of the Person
Bishop M.A. Lalachan emphasizes the importance of having a positive attitude, which flows from the soul and is essential for maintaining good relationships, achieving success, and living a purposeful life.
Bishop M.A. Lalachan preaches on the importance of having the same attitude and purpose as Christ Jesus, emphasizing the need for a humble mind that reflects consistency of character in words, actions, and values. He highlights that God desires to transform us into the image of His son Jesus through cooperation with the Holy Spirit, and negative attitudes hinder friendships, relationships, and overall well-being. The sermon underscores the impact of environment, experiences, and education on shaping attitudes, urging listeners to stay away from negative influences and embrace positivity in every aspect of life.
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"Let this same attitude and purpose and [humble] mind be in you which was in Christ Jesus:" Philippians 2:5(AMP)
Attitude flows from the Soul of the Person and right attitude refers to the consistency of Character that matches words and actions, vision and choice values and behaviors. Mind of Christ is what God requires from us. He wants to change us into the Glorious image of his son Jesus. If we are willing to co-operate with the Holy Spirit then the change can take place from the inside.
People with Negative attitude are our biggest obstacle to maintain friendships, ministry, marriage, and relationships. Negative attitude is reflected by bitterness, resentment, frustration, ill-health, and a purposeless life and they'll always criticize and create negative environment at home & work & also they pass on their negative behaviors and energy to others around them. People with negative attitude will blame the whole world, their Leaders, teachers, spouse, the economy and the government for their failures.
Even in paradise fault finders will find faults. Most people find what they are looking for. If you're looking for friendship, happiness, and the positive, that is what you get. The greatest discovery of our generation is that we can alter our lives by altering our attitudes of mind. Primarily three factors that determine our attitude are: - Environment, experience& education. Stay away from negative influences and negative people, negative behavior, negative environment and programs.
Attitude applies to every sphere of life, including one's personal and professional life. A person with a positive attitude is like a fruit of all season. There is something positive in every person and every situation. We are so used to Looking for what is wrong with other people and situation; we forget to see what is right. Someone one's said: - Even a stopped clock is right twice a day. Ability without the right attitude is wasted energy and good look without goodness is irritation.
Good children, good parents, good students, good teacher, good leader, good pastor, regardless of their chosen field what makes them good is good attitude. People with positive attitude are caring, confident, patient, and humble. Develop an attitude of gratitude. Start your day with a positive thoughts and behavior as a part of our lives such as: Prayer and meditation of God's word. "Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth." John 17:17
Sermon Outline
- I. Introduction
- A. Attitude flows from the Soul of the Person
- B. Right attitude refers to the consistency of Character that matches words and actions
- II. The Mind of Christ
- A. God requires us to have the Mind of Christ
- B. The change can take place from the inside with the Holy Spirit's help
- III. Negative Attitude
- A. Negative attitude is reflected by bitterness, resentment, frustration, ill-health, and a purposeless life
- B. People with negative attitude will blame the whole world for their failures
- IV. Factors that Determine Our Attitude
- A. Environment
- B. Experience
- C. Education
- V. The Importance of Positive Attitude
- A. A person with a positive attitude is like a fruit of all season
- B. We should focus on what is right in people and situations
Key Quotes
“Let this same attitude and purpose and humble mind be in you which was in Christ Jesus: Philippians 2:5(AMP)” — Bishop M.A. Lalachan
“Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.” — Bishop M.A. Lalachan
“The greatest discovery of our generation is that we can alter our lives by altering our attitudes of mind.” — Bishop M.A. Lalachan
Application Points
- We should focus on developing a positive attitude by staying away from negative influences and negative people.
- Practicing gratitude, prayer, and meditation on God's word can help us cultivate a positive attitude.
- A positive attitude is essential for maintaining good relationships, achieving success, and living a purposeful life.