Wednesday, May 1, 2024

When the Accusations Come, Ask God for Clarity

When a narcissist is accusing others of being what the narcissist is they often are showing body language that gives them away. Language is more easily seen but body language is much more subtle.
I once encountered a narcissist who was accusing me of being angry when I was not, his face was turning red, his arms were folded and his legs were crossed while the top leg was swinging.
It was as though his entire body was revealing his lying. He was the one who was angry not me. His body language was an attempt to intimidate me, but the effect was more humorous because it was so obvious to me.
Our bodies are deeply connected to our emotions and attitudes. We cannot hide completely our inner selves, it is always evidenced in physical terms even if we or others cannot discern it.
A person who is intuitive can notice many of these physical expressions in conversation that give the narcissist away.
We can even sense something is wrong without blatant physical actions, that sense may be a spiritual one revealing the heart of someone as well as what is called micro-expressions.
I am convinced because of my experiences that our intuitive nature was given to us by God to warn us before we even know danger is near.
We cannot easily see the micro-expressions but we see something that seems off without realizing our intuitive discernment saw something even if we could not name it.
There have been many times when I could sense something about a person but had no evidence at all. At these times I ask God to show me and later He would give me insight into what was going on.
Intimidation is a common tactic in our day. Our generation of young people have been taught to have a tantrum when they don't get what they want. These tantrums do not work in the real world so they learn how to be subtle and manipulative to express their angst toward those who do not bow to them.
The devil was very subtle in the garden with Eve. He asked questions to cause her to doubt God. He flattered her that she could be like God and finally, he enticed her to have what she wanted without restraint. All of these tactics are being used today on a regular basis, sometimes subtle but often not so subtle.
When we sense something is off it is best to ask God what you are seeing. As human beings, we tend to interpret things according to our own mindset or our feelings which are not always accurate. It is better not to respond according to our feelings and to evaluate our own mindset while asking God so that we do not discredit or dishonor Him.
The devil is very clever, he uses feelings and flattery to entice us to sin. If we know his tactics and connect with Christ in us we will not be led astray into sinful actions or attitudes.
1 Peter 5:8 "Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour."
Proverbs 4:22-24 "…22 For they are life to those who find them, and health to the whole body. 23 Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life. 24 Put away deception from your mouth; keep your lips from perverse speech.…"
Proverbs 23:19
"Hear my son, and be wise, and guide your heart in the way."
Proverbs 28:26
"He that trusts in his own heart is a fool: but whoever walks wisely, he shall be delivered."

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