In the context of the Bible, "attitude" refers to the disposition or mindset that an individual holds, which influences their actions and interactions with others. The Scriptures provide numerous insights into the types of attitudes that are pleasing to God and those that are not, emphasizing the importance of aligning one's heart and mind with divine principles.

Humility and Servitude

A humble attitude is highly esteemed in the Bible. Philippians 2:3-4 instructs believers, "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others." This passage highlights the importance of humility and selflessness, encouraging believers to adopt an attitude that prioritizes the well-being of others.

Jesus Christ exemplified the ultimate attitude of humility and servitude. In Philippians 2:5-7 , it is written, "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness." Christ's willingness to serve and sacrifice is the model for Christian attitudes.

Gratitude and Contentment

The Bible also emphasizes the importance of gratitude and contentment. In 1 Thessalonians 5:18 , Paul writes, "Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." An attitude of gratitude acknowledges God's sovereignty and goodness, regardless of life's circumstances.

Contentment is closely related to gratitude. In Philippians 4:11-13 , Paul shares, "I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances. I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. I am accustomed to any and every situation—to being filled and being hungry, to having plenty and having need. I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." This passage underscores the importance of relying on Christ for strength and maintaining a contented attitude in all situations.

Faith and Trust

A faithful and trusting attitude is central to the Christian life. Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as "the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see." Trusting in God's promises and His plan is a fundamental aspect of a believer's attitude.

Proverbs 3:5-6 further instructs, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." This passage encourages believers to adopt an attitude of trust and reliance on God, rather than depending solely on human wisdom.

Love and Compassion

The Bible calls for an attitude of love and compassion towards others. In 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 , Paul describes love as patient, kind, and not envious or boastful. Love is the foundation of Christian ethics and should permeate every aspect of a believer's attitude.

Jesus emphasized love as the greatest commandment in Matthew 22:37-39 : "‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’" An attitude of love reflects the character of God and fulfills His commandments.

Forgiveness and Mercy

Forgiveness and mercy are crucial attitudes for Christians. In Matthew 6:14-15 , Jesus teaches, "For if you forgive men their trespasses, your Heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive yours." A forgiving attitude is essential for maintaining a right relationship with God and others.

Mercy, as an extension of forgiveness, is also emphasized in the Beatitudes. Matthew 5:7 states, "Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy." An attitude of mercy reflects God's own merciful nature and is a key aspect of Christian character.

Conclusion

The Bible provides a comprehensive guide to the attitudes that are pleasing to God, encouraging believers to cultivate humility, gratitude, faith, love, forgiveness, and mercy. These attitudes not only reflect the character of Christ but also enable believers to live in harmony with God's will and with one another.1 Corinthians 11:1-34
Be you followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.
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Philippians 2:5
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
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1 Timothy 2:11-15
Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.
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1 Corinthians 14:34
Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted to them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience as also said the law.
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1. (n.) The posture, action, or disposition of a figure or a statue.

2. (n.) The posture or position of a person or an animal, or the manner in which the parts of his body are disposed; position assumed or studied to serve a purpose; as, a threatening attitude; an attitude of entreaty.

3. (n.) Fig.: Position as indicating action, feeling, or mood; as, in times of trouble let a nation preserve a firm attitude; one's mental attitude in respect to religion.

3876. parakoe -- a hearing amiss, by impl. disobedience
... This "hearing" has the attitude of to and therefore is ("hearing" that will ).
3876 reflects the attitude that to disobey because of. ...
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5428. phronesis -- understanding, practical wisdom
... See 5429 (). Word Origin from phroneo Definition understanding, practical wisdom
NASB Word Usage attitude (1), insight (1). prudence, wisdom. ...
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2130. eumetadotos -- ready to impart
... 2130 (from 2095 , "well, good" and 3330 , "give over, impart") -- properly,
give from a liberal () attitude that is (reach out). ...
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1248. diakonia -- service, ministry
... sense: service, ministration. Cognate: 1248 -- ; active service, done
with a willing (voluntary) attitude. See 1249 (). For the ...
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506. anupotaktos -- not subject to rule
... unwilling to come under Christ's Lordship; refusing to "fall in line with" (fit
in with) God's plan; uncooperative, with a defiant attitude towards duly ...
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5426. phroneo -- to have understanding, to think
... Definition to have understanding, to think NASB Word Usage adopt...view (1), conceited*
(1), concern (1), concerned (1), feel (1), have...attitude (3), intent ...
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2432. hilarotes -- cheerfulness
... Cognate: 2432 (a noun, derived from 2431 , "already won over, approving") -- "cheerful
readiness" (J. Thayer), ie the attitude that is ready to respond from a ...
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3636. okneros -- shrinking, timid, hence idle, lazy, troublesome
... feet"). 3636 ("indolent") refers to a reluctant attitude, to act (participate) --
ie slothful (lazy), unambitious, disinterested. [In ...
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857. apheidia -- unsparing treatment
... 857 -- (from 1 "not" and 5339 , "to spare") -- properly, severity, referring to
a " form of self-control" based on an ascetic, unsparing attitude" (, 1, 88.90 ...
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6440. panim -- face, faces
... 15), along* (1), anger (1), another* (1), appearance (2), appease* (1), around
(1), attend (1), attend* (1), attended (1), attention (3), attitude (2), awaits ...
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7830. shachats -- dignity, pride
... lion, pride. From an unused root apparently meaning to strut; haughtiness (as evinced
by the attitude) -- X lion, pride. 7829, 7830. shachats. 7831 . ...
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Anti-Unionistic Attitude.
... THE TENNESSEE SYNOD. ANTI-UNIONISTIC ATTITUDE. 114. ... This appears from their attitude
toward the North Carolina and other synods, as described above. ...
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Attitude as to Church-Fellowship.
... THE TENNESSEE SYNOD. ATTITUDE AS TO CHURCH-FELLOWSHIP. 95. Refusing to
Join in with General Synod."The practise of the Tennessee ...
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Anti-Romanistic Attitude.
... THE TENNESSEE SYNOD. ANTI-ROMANISTIC ATTITUDE. 109. Church Governed by Word
of God Alone."The Tennessee Synod did not only realize ...
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Anti-Methodistic Attitude.
... THE TENNESSEE SYNOD. ANTI-METHODISTIC ATTITUDE. 112. Fanatics Described."
At the time of the organization of the Tennessee Synod ...
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Luke's Attitude Towards the Roman World
... CHAPTER 3 LUKE'S ATTITUDE TOWARDS THE ROMAN WORLD. ... To estimate Luke fairly,
it will ask what was his attitude towards the Roman world. ...
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Synod's Un-Lutheran Attitude Continued.
... SYNOD'S UN-LUTHERAN ATTITUDE CONTINUED. 66. Decades of Indifferentism."After
the abortive efforts at establishing a union seminary ...
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Our Attitude Toward his Sovereignty
... CHAPTER TEN OUR ATTITUDE TOWARD HIS SOVEREIGNTY. ... What then ought to be our attitude
toward the Supreme Sovereign? We reply,. 1. ONE OF GODLY FEAR. ...
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But what Attitude do they Assume, when it is Shown that the Holy.. ...
... Book II. Chapter 10. " 15. But what attitude do they assume, when it
is shown that the holy? "15. But what attitude do they ...
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Our Attitude Toward Destructive Criticism.
... I. OUR ATTITUDE TOWARD DESTRUCTIVE CRITICISM. ... The attitude which God's people
should assume toward destructive criticism has been questioned. ...
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Attitude of Men of the Present Day to War.
... "THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS WITHIN YOU." CHAPTER VI. ATTITUDE OF MEN OF THE PRESENT
DAY TO WAR. People do not Try to Remove the Contradiction ...
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Attitude (12 Occurrences)
... an animal, or the manner in which the parts of his body are disposed; position assumed
or studied to serve a purpose; as, a threatening attitude; an attitude...
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Adoration
... and prerogatives, the acknowledgment of them in words of praise, together with the
visible symbols and postures that express the adoring attitude of the ...
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Attitudes (1 Occurrence)
... is not strange, at least among the Semitic peoples, for there is more or less agreement,
even among all nations, ancient and modern, in the attitude of the ...
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Reverence (42 Occurrences)
... The root idea of the former is "fear." It is used to express the attitude toward
God Himself, as in Psalm 89:7 the King James Version; or toward His sanctuary ...
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Truth (380 Occurrences)
... did not at all answer him, nor, indeed, does Pilate seem to have expected any reply
to what was probably only the contemptuous thrust of a skeptical attitude. ...
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Sacrifice (300 Occurrences)
...ATTITUDE OF JESUS AND NEW TESTAMENT WRITERS TO THE OLD TESTAMENT SACRIFICIAL SYSTEM
1. Jesus' Attitude 2. Paul's Attitude 3. Attitude of the Author of Hebrews ...
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Purity (16 Occurrences)
... The attitude of the Bible in respect to that relation is unmistakable. ... 2. The Prophets:
There is no question about the attitude of the prophets on purity. ...
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Obedience (61 Occurrences)
... Though he was a Son, yet learned obedience by the things which he suffered" (Hebrews
5:8). In 2 Corinthians 10:5, the phrase signifies an attitude toward Christ ...
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Lift (283 Occurrences)
... "Lift up the face" may be meant literally (2 Kings 9:32), or it may denote the bestowal
of favor (Psalm 4:6); it may mean the attitude of a righteous man ...
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Lying (203 Occurrences)
... 3. God's Attitude to It: God's attitude toward this sin is strongly marked
throughout both the Old Testament and New Testament. ...
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