Tis The Seson of Selfishness
Tis The Season of Selfishness
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Key Verse:
Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. Philippians 2:3-4
Key Thought:
Well like it or not, we have officially hit the holiday season. For most of us we will be affected one way or another by the mad rush of the holiday season. For some of us, we will be affected at home because mom and dad are rushing around trying to get everything done in time for Christmas. We will be dragged from store to store while, most likely, our moms try to get that perfect gift for everyone on her list as well as everyone else’s list. Perhaps, others of you will be affected because mom and dad will turn into some kind of an evil possessed person. Shouting out instructions to us like, clean the house, wrap the presents, set up the tree, and hang the Christmas decorations.
Another way we can be affected by the mad rush of the holiday season is this thing I have named the “Selfishness Syndrome”. It happens to all of us. We find ourselves caught up in thought process of, “What is in it for me?” Our thoughts become consumed with the things we want and gotta have. Christmas becomes all about me and my wants. The success of Christmas is judged by the things we get and if we don’t get that right gift then Christmas was a bust and we feel like we were cheated. When that happens, you have reached the pinnacle of the “Selfishness Syndrome”.
3 Ways to Counter the “Selfishness Syndrome”: From Philippians 2:3-4
1. Don’t be Selfish
2. Be Humble
3. Take an Interest in Others
Fulfillment comes when we become a part of meeting others needs.
PC’s Tips in Helping You to Defeat the “Selfishness Syndrome” in Your Lives:
1. Read Philippians 2:3-4: Every Day!!
2. Look to Help Out 3 People this Christmas Season.
3. Have Fun Doing It!
posted by PSUTH @ 8:28 AM
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