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'Me-itis' (1)
'Look ... into my heart ...' Psalm 139:23
Dr David Jeremiah talks about a new virus that's hitting the world; you may know someone who's got it. It's called 'Me-itis'. There are warning signs, have you spotted it around?
1) Mirror-itis: being obsessed with the way you look
2) Money-itis: spending on yourself, being tight with your money around others and seeing money as success
3) Majesty-itis: thinking you're 'all that', and feeling entitled to stuff
4) Makeover-itis: having to be better than everyone else - no matter what they're talking about.
If you notice those symptoms in yourself, you need to follow the psalmist's advice, and say to God, 'Look... into my heart...' When you find you're diagnosed with me-itis, don't panic - it's not too late.
You can cure it by following these bits of advice:
a) strengthen your spiritual immune system with Scripture: '...[His] great and precious promises ... enable you to ... escape ... corruption' (2 Peter 1:4 NLT)
b) pray: 'Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done ... His peace will guard your hearts' (Philippians 4:6-7 NLT)
c) get a clear conscience: 'I confessed my sins ... you forgave me and took away my guilt' (Psalm 32:5 CEV)
d) serve: 'Each of you has received a gift ... to serve others ... that in everything God will be praised' (1 Peter 4:10-11 NCV) e) get good relationships: Pick your friends carefully, and avoid 'me-itis' carriers '...Bad temper is contagious - don't get infected' (Proverbs 22:25 TM).
written by Bob Gass
'Look ... into my heart ...' Psalm 139:23
Dr David Jeremiah talks about a new virus that's hitting the world; you may know someone who's got it. It's called 'Me-itis'. There are warning signs, have you spotted it around?
1) Mirror-itis: being obsessed with the way you look
2) Money-itis: spending on yourself, being tight with your money around others and seeing money as success
3) Majesty-itis: thinking you're 'all that', and feeling entitled to stuff
4) Makeover-itis: having to be better than everyone else - no matter what they're talking about.
If you notice those symptoms in yourself, you need to follow the psalmist's advice, and say to God, 'Look... into my heart...' When you find you're diagnosed with me-itis, don't panic - it's not too late.
You can cure it by following these bits of advice:
a) strengthen your spiritual immune system with Scripture: '...[His] great and precious promises ... enable you to ... escape ... corruption' (2 Peter 1:4 NLT)
b) pray: 'Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done ... His peace will guard your hearts' (Philippians 4:6-7 NLT)
c) get a clear conscience: 'I confessed my sins ... you forgave me and took away my guilt' (Psalm 32:5 CEV)
d) serve: 'Each of you has received a gift ... to serve others ... that in everything God will be praised' (1 Peter 4:10-11 NCV) e) get good relationships: Pick your friends carefully, and avoid 'me-itis' carriers '...Bad temper is contagious - don't get infected' (Proverbs 22:25 TM).
written by Bob Gass
