Business is not a Badge of Honor

Narcissists need to keep themselves distracted all the time with business. They will accuse others who take breaks or enjoy quiet time of being lazy.

If a narcissist takes the time to relax they would have to self-reflect and this would be unthinkable to them. Since they regard themselves as perfect with a persona that elevates them above others, relaxing would diminish this false sense of superiority.

Business is the food for the narcissist to boast of their continual worth in the eyes of others. What others think of them is paramount to their self-worth, at least in their own opinion.

They believe if they are not busy they are worthless. Continual distraction from self-reflection leaves them unwise. It is self-reflection and medication on the things of God that bring wisdom.

I hear this all the time from Christians when we ask them how they are doing, it is the first thing out of their mouths; "I have been very busy", as though it is a badge of honor. But the things that busy them are not the things of God, they are pleasures and desires being fulfilled.

Matthew 11:28 Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls."

Matthew 6:33-34

"But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble."