We are told to have Christ’s attitude. His attitude was seen in every situation. In our mortal nature we all struggle to have a Christlike attitude. We must aspire to correct attitudes that harm rather than help in every situation.
Paul adds jealousy and envy to the list of works of the flesh. Both may lead one to sins such as rage, malice and bring misery on self and others. Let’s look at these serious attitudes that displease the Lord.
Paul’s letter to the Philippines is one of the most uplifting and positive letters in the New Testament. Paul handles an attitude problem that threatens the unity of the church. This lesson focuses on Paul’s method of handling negative attitudes.