Our Attitude Toward Those in Error

Introduction:
The Corinthians looked badly upon those who disagreed with them religiously. They looked down on brethren within their congregation—leading to strife, heartache, contention, and division. Their attitude was poor. The same problem exists in many congregations today. While many hold up the banner of truth, the attitude behind holding up this banner could be improved. Could this by why many congregations are not growing as they should? Let us evaluate our attitude as we go out to seek the lost.

I. What should be the Christians attitude toward those untaught?
    A. An attitude of sympathy—especially when one considers their plight.
        1. 2 Thess. 1:7-9; 2 Pet. 2:20-22
        2. Note Christ’s attitude for the Jews: Mt. 23:37-39
    B. An attitude of prayer—Rom. 10:1; Js. 5:16, 19-20
    C. How is our desire to teach? Jhn. 8:32; Rom. 1:16; Heb. 5:12
        1. Should exhort others w/fervent zeal to get right w/God.
        2 Mt. 11:28-30—just as Christ did. Just as Paul—1 Cor. 4:14-16

II. Our attitude toward false teachers.
    A. Acts 18:24-26—if they honest/sincere—have to teach them for right!
    B. If they not honest/sincere—have nothing to do with the false teacher!
        1. Mt. 7:15; 1 Jhn. 4:1; 2 Jhn. 10-11

III. Our attitude toward trouble makers.
A. Patient, loving, hoping that they change for the better!
B. 1 Cor. 5:1-6; 2 Thess. 3:6

IV. Our attitude toward the impenitent.
    A. Urge them to repent—Js. 5:16, 19-20
    B. If they obstinate—withdraw from them. 1 Cor. 5:1-6; 2 Thess. 3:6
        1. Can’t be puffed up; proud of sin.
    2. Must have humble attitude before God!

Conclusion:
A. How is your attitude toward those out of Christ?
B. Toward the erring brother/sister?



Our Attitude Toward Those in Error Introduction: The Corinthians looked badly upon those who disagreed with them religiously. They looked down on brethren within their congregation—leading to strife, heartache, contention, and division. Their attitude was poor. The same problem exists in many congregations today. While many hold up the banner of truth, the attitude behind holding up this banner could be improved. Could this by why many congregations are not growing as they should? Let us evaluate our attitude as we go out to seek the lost. I. What should be the Christians attitude toward those untaught? A. An attitude of sympathy—especially when one considers their plight. 1. 2 Thess. 1:7-9; 2 Pet. 2:20-22 2. Note Christ’s attitude for the Jews: Mt. 23:37-39 B. An attitude of prayer—Rom. 10:1; Js. 5:16, 19-20 C. How is our desire to teach? Jhn. 8:32; Rom. 1:16; Heb. 5:12 1. Should exhort others w/fervent zeal to get right w/God. 2 Mt. 11:28-30—just as Christ did. Just as Paul—1 Cor. 4:14-16 II. Our attitude toward false teachers. A. Acts 18:24-26—if they honest/sincere—have to teach them for right! B. If they not honest/sincere—have nothing to do with the false teacher! 1. Mt. 7:15; 1 Jhn. 4:1; 2 Jhn. 10-11 III. Our attitude toward trouble makers. A. Patient, loving, hoping that they change for the better! B. 1 Cor. 5:1-6; 2 Thess. 3:6 IV. Our attitude toward the impenitent. A. Urge them to repent—Js. 5:16, 19-20 B. If they obstinate—withdraw from them. 1 Cor. 5:1-6; 2 Thess. 3:6 1. Can’t be puffed up; proud of sin. 2. Must have humble attitude before God! Conclusion: A. How is your attitude toward those out of Christ? B. Toward the erring brother/sister?