Danger #1

NARCISSISMDEFINITION: An excessive focus on oneself.

Sometimes also referred to as: Egoism, self-centeredness, and

the deadly sin of pride.

Diagnosing the Culture

The Story of Narcissus

What are some possible examples of

narcissism in America that you

can think of?

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF

NARCISSISMIN AMERICAN CULTURE…

The Selfie Generation (also sometimes referred to as Generation Me)

https://youtu.be/4URj2bICgQM

How many followers do I have?

I wonder how many likes this’ll get me…How many people

commented on my post?

Look how many views this has!

I’m only going to post pictures of myself that I look really good in.

How is narcissism sometimes

evident in social media?

THE DOCTOR’S PRESCRIPTION FOR

NARCISSISM

Don’t measure your worth by the world’s standards or based on how many “friends”

or “followers” you have on social media.

You are special and important because:

1. You are a son or daughter of God.2. You are loved by a King.

3. You were made for Heaven.4. You are literally worth dying for.

TREATMENT #1

Be a

Jesus Ninja!Do as many saintly

things as you can...

...without telling anyone

or trying to get noticed.

TREATMENT #2

Chartres Cathedral in France?Who were the artisans and architects of

“I live for the applause, applause,

applause…”

“I can play the background - You can

take the lead.”

“Me 3rd”Principle

God 1st

me 3rdothers 2nd

God’s Way The Devil’s Way

me 3rd

me 1stme 2nd

live according to theTREA

TMENT #3

“The whole point of life is

Fr. Mike Schmitz

to learn to become a gift.”

In other words: The whole point of life is to see beyond yourself and then give yourself (your time, talents,

treasure, attention, etc.) to everyone you meet.

“Whoever finds his life will lose it,

and whoever loses his life for my

sake will find it.”Matthew 10:39

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