Narcissism Is A Sin

by Guy LaMar

Narcissistic people WILL NOT admit that they are wrong for being self-absorbed. They can’t seem to see past THEMSELVES.

Someone who cannot or will not admit that they’re wrong will not repent.

They self-glorify.

Everyone is inferior, except themselves.

They’re the professional “victim” in life.

If we closely PAY ATTENTION to how they speak and act then we can easily recognize a narcissistic person. Personally, I try to stay clear of them.

Now, there is a difference when someone──being a comedian──mimics someone with this flawed trait. As in the famous late comedian Bob Hope. He made a hilarious career doing just this.

Sadly, however, there are a great many people within church groups──and this applies to all forms of churches──who are narcissists.

There are politicians, lawyers, actors, police officers, judges, and even ministers who are some of the worst egomaniacs. But for religious leaders──they can be some of the worst types of narcissists that you could ever encounter!

Yet, we are told by the LORD God to be humble──cf. 1 Peter 5:6; Matthew 23:12; 2 Chronicles 7:14; Colossians 3:12.

If you have even a small portion of the Spirit of discernment (1 Corinthians 12:10), then it’s easy to discern if a person displays the characteristics of narcissism. A person that does not bear the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). A person who is a fraud, a fake, a liar, a shyster within the Church of God.

They will lie about you──and they will begin to believe their own lies!

Yet, when they are exposed. They will shut down and have no response.

Truly, if you just ignore a narcissistic individual, it will eat away at them with jealousy and hatred──knowing the fact that you have gotten along without them. And, oftentimes, they will begin to spew venom against you and make lies against you.

And, I would hazard a guess, that if we were to closely examine many ministers throughout the world, there are probably a great many──that are self-glorifying, demeaning of others, eccentric, and exceedingly odd.

We, as true Christians, need to be on guard against those who are narcissistic ── especially if they claim to be ministers of God. When we knowingly invite narcissistic people into our lives we are asking for trouble.

Make no mistake about it──hardly any narcissistic person will ever see you in a good light.

Narcissism is a personality disorder. Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental condition in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, troubled relationships, and a lack of empathy for others. Treatment for narcissistic personality disorder typically involves psychotherapy (talk therapy) with a mental health professional.

It is against the LORD God to be a narcissist. But, the person can get help!

God’s living word is clear on so many levels──we should always present ourselves with the glorious fruits of the Spirit!

Silence is a strong rebuttal to foolish people.

“Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; when he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive.” – Proverbs 17:28.

You should never dignify a response to a foolish person ── with their foolish complaints about you. It will only puff them up further with their braggadocious tough guy speech. In reality, they are but cowards and jealous of others.

Often, a narcissist will love to tell stories about his/her great adventures of “being tough .” When in reality, those stories have been fabricated and boasted up on steroids to make them appear what they are not.

It’s like the famous quote from Smokey and the Bandit ── “Seems like a legend and an out-of-work bum look a lot alike, Daddy.” Legends tend to grow over time into something that never was.

On social media, we witness these types all the time ── “keyboard tough guys.” They sit around hiding behind their computer analyzing everyone ──which is a form of judging others. A great many of these types ──those who call themselves ministers ──get up on their “soapbox” or their “high horse” and they ramble on and on about how great they are in biblical knowledge! And, pay close attention to how many times they use the words, “Me,” or “I” ──and will always bring any subject back to talking about themselves. And, some actually will make their whole message about themselves!

Brethren, I implore you, to stay clear of people that portray narcissistic characteristics. They can eventually become a burr under your saddle.

The apostle Paul warns us that as we get ever closer to the end of this present evil age ──perilous times will come ──

“For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3) unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, 4) traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5) having a form of godliness but denying its power. And FROM SUCH PEOPLE TURN AWAY!” – 2 Timothy 3:1-5.

An increase of lovers of themselves, boasters, the proud, blasphemers, the unloving, the unforgiving is a sign of “the last days”! The self-centered, PRIDE of this modern era is on full display for all to see!

The queer community and the narcissists ── on full display! Notice the queers use the term “pride”!?

God’s living word speaks of pride (which can also be considered as narcissism), and that pride will be destroyed ──

“Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.” – Proverbs 16:18.

We are told, brethren, to “look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others” – Philippines 2:4. The narcissist routinely disobeys this command.

Sadly, a fool will make his own rules, will scoff at any right rebuke, and disregard the harm of his actions upon others. The same goes for the narcissist.

A narcissist is a fool.

Throughout the Book of Proverbs, we are told how to deal with those who are foolish. We are told not to believe their charming speech, to avoid confronting them, and to disengage when necessary. To be cautious, discerning, and to understand that a fool (and a narcissist) will blame, shift, and think that they are always right. The best way to handle a narcissist (before they seek help) is to avoid them. Ignore them, and stay clear of them.

Can they change?

Yes. Again, treatment for narcissistic personality disorder typically involves psychotherapy (talk therapy) with a mental health professional.

But, note ── a narcissist in almost all probability is a very unrepentant person. They can not see or hear God’s Way. They will analyze biblical passages to fit their way ──if they are claiming to be a Christian.

Narcissistic people can be some of the most dangerous people to be around. They can be most vile and evil. Unfortunately, as we get ever closer to the end of this present evil age, we will come across more and more of these types of people.

Have you noticed more and more people around the world are taking “selfies” with their iPhones!? They create album after album of “selfies” ── self-promoting. It’s like each person is running their own fan club!

Many so-called ministers will hate on others while completely going AGAINST God’s living word ──so they can justify their own evil within them.

Narcissists appear to surround themselves with “yes men.” People who make the narcissist feel more important. To make himself/herself feel more intelligent. Often, a narcissist is intimidated and jealous of others who are truly being blessed by the LORD God (i.e. the opening of doors to the ministry).

Now, it may be that some of us have (or had) at one time or other characteristics of a narcissist ── but the LORD God will humble us to help us continue through the narrow gate – cf. Matthew 7:13-14. If we are always seeking the Way of the LORD God! – cf. 1 Chronicles 16:11; Psalm 63:1.

We must always realize and understand that it is the LORD God’s Way or Satan the Devil’s way (cf. Deuteronomy 30:19). We must always have a humbling spirit and character to rightly serve the Lord our God. But if we become all puffed up, then we are but serving the evil one.

It is often that it is a narcissist that commits horrendous mass murders. Also, often a narcissist will commit violent crimes. They can be very dangerous and perverted. They often cannot love past themselves. They see the world only through their eyes ── of how something should be or not.

The LORD God’s true servants are quiet, self-controlled, loving, concerned for the well-being of others, gentle, kind, friendly, caring ── and always completely focused on Jesus Christ and His teachings. On His will. A true servant of Christ will not look for a speck in someone else’s eye, because they understand that they surely have a plank in their own eye.

A true servant of Christ will always try to help others when possible. They will always examine themselves (2 Corinthians 13:5). And, they will never go around with seething hatred for others and the belittlement of others.

Because that is what Satan the Devil does.

Our Lord Jesus has told us, “’ You will know them by their fruits.’” In other words, their character, their actions, their deeds.

We are told that Satan the Devil has ministers that appear as “ministers of righteousness.” – 2 Corinthians 11:12-15. Make no mistake about it, Satan the Devil knows God’s living word forwards and backward. He is called the great beguiler. So, his servants are very capable of beguiling.

We are told that true ministers of God are to be “blameless, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, of good behavior, hospitable, able to teach; 3) not given to wine [alcoholism], not violent, not greedy for money, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous, 4) one who rules his own house well, having his children in submission with all reverence … 6) not a novice, lest being puffed up with pride he fall into the same condemnation as the devil. 7) MOREOVER he must have a good testimony among those who are outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.” – 1 Timothy 3:1-4, 6-7.

Be sure to also refer to the Books of Titus and 1st Peter.

So, as we serve the Almighty God and our Lord Jesus Christ, we must always be careful and not allow a narcissist ── who believes they have pulled the wool over people's eyes ── to stop us on our journey to receive our glorious crown. Our own personal call of God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ!

Never. Absolutely never, allow a very easy-to-see evil and vile person to live rent-free in your mind. Avoid them. Stay clear of them. Pay them no attention.

A narcissist that hates you will only destroy themselves as they go on accusing you of lies ──they are inspired by the evil one. And, he desperately hates the joy and happiness of true Christians. He hates to see a true Christian successful. A narcissist will hate what they cannot obtain.

A narcissistic minister will often spew messages of hate against those who ignore them. Workers for Satan the Devil under the aegis of Christianity. This is why, brethren, we should always have on the armor of God! – Ephesians 6:10-18.

The LORD God will help handle our tribulations ── always turn to God in these matters. Let us always continue in our responsibility as true Christians to follow the teachings of the holy word of God and stay clear of evil doers in sheep’s clothing. □