The narcissist pets a dog so the dog will be loyal to him. The narcissist indulges their children so the children will be loyal to them.
The narcissist will mock, demean and lie against anyone who knows them for who they are in an attempt to foster anger in their target so they can say; "see how you are" when you become angry at their evil behavior.
The loving, kind, and godly persons train their children the right way to go that the children might be blessed and honor God in their attitudes and actions. They do this for the protection of the children throughout their life.
The loving, kind, and godly person pet the dog so the dog will feel loved and safe.
Is it easy to see the mentality of the narcissist as opposed to the godly person? The narcissist does everything, good and bad deeds to bring glory to himself.
The godly person has a character that allows him the freedom to be vulnerable for the sake of others. His view of life is not how much he can get out of it or who will worship him because He worships Christ and desires that others worship Christ too.
The narcissist wants to be worshipped without regard to God or others on any level.
When the godly person is corrected they pray over it, admit when they have failed, and carry on to be a better person. Not the narcissist, this person rages against correction, refuses to admit anything is their fault, does not apologize, and worse yet, increases their attacks to bring about more strife.
For those who have been one who has confessed often in their life, you know how freeing and what a great blessing it is to never have to impress others. You also know how lovely it is to dwell with a clear conscience that brings great joy.
The narcissist never has joy, they are burdened down continually with the task of appearing superior to others. They do not walk in peace and contentment because they have none within their character.
Here is the character qualities of a born again believer:
Galatians 5:22-23 "22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law."
Those who have the fruit of Christ Who lives in them never have to try real hard to have this fruit, they have it as an integral part of their character, it comes as natural as breathing.
The narcissist does not have this fruit and it is quite evident to those who are born again. The narcissist thinks they are hiding their evil self but those who have the fruit know those that do not have it.
Romans 8:15-17 "…15For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” 16The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. 17And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him.…"
Those who must always attempt to be superior to others do not know the peace and joy of the Lord. They live in bondage to their dying and beggarly flesh that dominates them all their waking moments.
To the narcissist I have this to say; stop working so hard to be special above others, confess your sinfulness to become born again, and trust in Christ. He will remove you dark and weary spirit and replace it with humility, joy, and peace. It's up to you to choose, no one can help you, only the Holy Spirit can save you from yourself and the devil that controls your thoughts. You must be born again to be rescued from your fleshly good deeds that are as filthy rags to God.
Matthew 15:8
"8 ‘This people honors Me with their lips,
But their heart is far away from Me."
You can pretend all you want with great swelling words about yourself but it means nothing to God. You can do many deeds that only glorify yourself that also means nothing to God.
Matthew 7: 21-23 "I Never Knew You
21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ 23 And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’"
Isaiah 64:6 " 6 Each of us has become like something unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all wither like a leaf, and our iniquities carry us away like the wind. "
Those who are born again must continually seek God to make sure their motives bless Him. The unbelieving narcissist must repent, confess their sinfulness, and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. Without confession, there is no cleansing.
1 John 1:9
"9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
May we all choose to seek Christ and grow in holiness!
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