MY-ITIS

(egocentric syndrome)

A very infectious disease that affects a number of people. Symptoms include the constant use of the words, "I, my, mine." No matter what subject is being discussed, the infected person's comment will be laced with these words. The cause is a lack of love and concern for others.

THE CURE

The prescription to treat this disease:

1. Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourself.

2. Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.

3. Have this attitude in yourself which was also in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 2:3-5

Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind let each of you regard one another as more important than himself; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.  Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus,

FOLLOW-UP TESTING

If one has been cured of this dreadful disease, his or her comments will be laced with "you, your, yours." (Periodical testing is recommended as the condition may reoccur.)