Developing a Christian Attitude Toward Life A Discerning Attitude Philippians 1.9-11
Why would a God who wants us to do His will hide it from us? -Bruce Waltke, Finding the Will of God: A Pagan Notion?
A. WHAT IS A DISCERNING ATTITUDE?
1. An attitude
2. A discerning attitude a. discernment or insight into what is excellent b. the ability to recognize the highest and the best
B. WHY DO WE NEED A DISCERNING ATTITUDE?
1. Philippians 1.10-11
2. Martin Lloyd-Jones: the art of knowing what to leave out
3. Philippians 3.13-15a
4. Luke 10.41-42
5. Kierkegaard: Purity of Heart Is to Will One Thing
6. 1 Corinthians 3.10-15
7. Shakespeare:
There is a tide in the affairs of men, which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune; omitted, all the voyage of their life is bound in shallows and in miseries.
C. HOW CAN I DEVELOP A DISCERNING ATTITUDE?
1. Give yourself to the things God has revealed [Deut 29.29]
2. Pray as Paul prayed [1.9-11a]
3. Stay focused on the one thing [1.11b]
4. Make good choices
5. Continue to develop an attitude of love [1.9; 2.2-5]
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