Christian Diseases (Part 2)

Spiritual Diseases (Part 2)

Ever been diagnosed with any of these? Take honest inventory…not to hurt from it, but to heal. It’s amazing how the Holy Spirit can convict you (in this case, me) in such a way that not only ministers to others, but to yourself as well.

Thin Skin Infection

Symptoms: Everything hurts her feelings. She’s easily offended and often holds silent grudges against others.

Results: People are uncomfortable talking to her...you never know what her reaction

will be, lacks close relationships, can be moody

Treatment:

•  Eliminate insecurities by lovingly talking to people to make sure you understand them
•  Learn to overlook minor nuisances, nobody’s perfect
• Decide to forgive others no matter what it takes

Put up with each other. Forgive the things you are holding against one another. Forgive, just as the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3:13

Self-Centered Syndrome

Symptoms: She can be a bit bratty. She always wants everything to go her way. She lacks flexibility in many areas and has a tendency to be bossy.

Results: Tends to be less involved in church activities when she’s not in charge, runs off

genuine workers who just want to serve, brings down working morale of group project participants

Treatment:

• Practice being a team player, but letting others lead the committee
• Train others to take on your traditional tasks
• Pray to have a more humble heart
• Set a weekly goal to do something for someone else and look for nothing in return

An unfriendly man pursues selfish ends; he defies all sound judgment. Proverbs 18:1

Humility Dysfunction

Symptoms: She can be very “puffed-up” at times. She thinks she knows “everything.” She rarely takes advice and feels she knows the bible better than anyone.

Results: Others find it difficult to talk to her, she’s perceived as being “fake,” lacks meaningful friendships

Treatment:

• Continue to study the bible and realize even Paul struggled (Romans 7:18-21)
• Put others before yourself by giving your time to those less fortunate...volunteer at a homeless shelter or give your designer clothes to the needy
• Practice giving compliments to others
• Welcome constructive criticism with sincerity

Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. Proverbs 26:12