Wrong Attitudes

Relevant Bible account(s):

• Ge 37:18, 19, 23, 24, 31-35​—Joseph’s brothers attack him, sell him as a slave, and deceive Jacob into thinking that his beloved son is dead

• Ge 49:5-7​—Simeon and Levi are called to account for their cruel anger and harsh fury

• 1Sa 20:30-34​—In a fit of anger, King Saul insults his son Jonathan and tries to kill him

• 1Sa 25:14-17​—Nabal screams insults at David’s men, putting his own household in mortal danger

Relevant Bible account(s):

• Ge 42:21-24​—Joseph’s brothers recall with regret their cruel treatment of Joseph

• Mr 3:1-6​—Jesus is thoroughly grieved by the cruel attitude of the Pharisees

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• 2Sa 15:1-6​—Absalom indulges in showy displays and seeks to steal the people’s hearts away from King David, his father

• Da 4:29-32​—King Nebuchadnezzar is prideful, which leads to his receiving discipline from Jehovah

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• Ge 26:12-15​—Jehovah blesses hardworking Isaac, and the Philistines begin to envy him

• 1Ki 21:1-19​—Wicked King Ahab covets Naboth’s vineyard, which leads to conspiracy and murder

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• Nu 13:25-33​—Ten of the Israelite spies are overcome with fear and spread that fear among the people

• Mt 26:69-75​—The apostle Peter’s fear of man leads him to deny Jesus three times

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• Job 31:24-28​—Though wealthy, Job avoids the snare of materialism

• Mr 10:17-27​—A wealthy young man loves his possessions too much to leave them behind and follow Jesus

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• Ob 10-14​—The Edomites are condemned for showing malicious bitterness toward their brothers, the Israelites

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• Ge 13:5-9​—A quarrel arises between the herdsmen of Abraham and those of Lot, but Abraham makes peace

• Jg 8:1-3​—The men of Ephraim try to pick a quarrel with Judge Gideon, but his humility leads to peace

Relevant Bible account(s):

• Mt 12:1-7​—Jesus exposes the self-righteous attitude of the Pharisees

• Lu 18:9-14​—Jesus uses an illustration to show that self-righteous ones do not gain God’s favor

Relevant Bible account(s):

• 2Ch 36:11-17​—Zedekiah proves to be a wicked and stubborn king, leading his people to disaster

• Ac 19:8, 9​—The apostle Paul withdraws from those who stubbornly refuse to believe the Kingdom message

Relevant Bible account(s):

• 1Sa 8:10-20​—The Israelites react unreasonably to the prophet Samuel when he speaks to them about why it is unwise to have a human king

• 1Sa 25:2-13, 34​—Nabal’s refusal to respond to a reasonable plea for aid nearly brings disaster on his entire household

Relevant Bible account(s):

• 1Sa 18:6-9; 20:30-34​—King Saul suspects David of disloyalty and even tries to turn Jonathan against him