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Tag Archives: selfishness
Ego in Check
A six-year-old girl was asked, “Are you in Jessica’s class at school?” She replied, “No, I’m not. But she’s in my class.” We tend to be self-centered, and those inclinations are seen in adults as well as children. One of … Continue reading
All about Me
I was at a basketball game recently when I had a conversation with the two-year-old granddaughter of some friends. Or at least I tried to have a conversation with her. The discussion was very one-sided. The little girl had evidently … Continue reading
Selfie-Inflicted Pain
I recently read an article that said that many Americans are suffering physically because they have been taking too many selfies. I kept looking for some hint that the article was a joke, but apparently it’s true. Those who regularly … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Current Events, Humor, Leadership
Tagged illustration, Philippians 2:3-4, selfie elbow, selfishness, taking selfies
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Knowing Your Place
It is reported that the famous actor Gregory Peck was once standing in line with a friend, waiting for a table in a crowded Los Angeles restaurant. They had been waiting for some time. The diners seemed to be taking … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership
Tagged ambition, conceit, Gregory Peck, illustration, patience, putting others first, selfishness, selflessness
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Check the Motives
A lady answered a knock on her door and found a man with a sad expression on his face. “I’m sorry to disturb you,” he said, “but I’m collecting money for an unfortunate family in the neighborhood. The husband is … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged greed, helping others, illustration, motives, Philippians 2:3-4, selfishness
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Self-Centered
Someone once pointed out that we spend the first couple of years of a baby’s life making that tiny human think that he or she is the most important thing in the universe, and then we spend the next 20 … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged humility, illustration, Jesus, loving God and people, maturity, Philippians 2:3-4, putting others first, selfishness
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Rude Awakening
I was out for a walk early this morning when someone in a pickup truck drove by, slowed down, and blew his horn very loudly. He drove on a little farther before turning around. The driver then pulled over on … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged being considerate, illustration, noisy neighbor, Philippians 2:4, polite, rude, selfishness, thinking of others
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My Status
I don’t have time to update my Facebook status right now. I will try to do that later in the day. Perhaps I will enthrall you with details of my glorious wait in a checkout line. I may leave you … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Humor
Tagged 1 John 4:11, Facebook status, illustration, loving others, self-absorbed people, selfishness, true friendship
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