Incredible Study -REMEMBER, NARCISSISM BROUGHT SATAN DOWN- (for pastors, watchmen, Christians, everyone!) -You WILL see things much more clearer afterwards!- Critical Information For repeat offenders and those who refuse to Repent - -NARCISSISTS- The Barrier of Repentance: Other traditions, particularly Christian and Judaic, stress that entering heaven requires admitting one's faults, letting go of pride, and genuinely asking for forgiveness. Because a central trait of narcissism is the inability to admit fault or see one's own flaws (defending the ego at all costs), many theologians and therapists point out that genuine repentance becomes the main obstacle. An obstacle? We've been encouraged That Either way, These folks will absolutely not "skate" on this ( more so because they've repeatedly been put on notice, issued correction, advised to be friendly, cooperate, serve, etc) - "Narcissists consume themselves and die alone, as do those infatuated with them. Narcissists go down in self-glorying and take those attracted to them down too." What? Read that AGAIN, KNOWING, there's pastors and watchmen who got flocks mesmerized following them!!! - People think this is a joke? Read this and let it sink in deeply: "While there is always hope in the Lord, the narcissist is caught up in the same damning self-inflicted web of self that brought Satan down." Folks, These ARE hard cold facts! -- Biblical Examples of Narcissists There are a number of people in the Bible who seem to have been narcissists. 1) King Saul who thought he knew better than God and disregarded His word (1 Samuel 15). 2)Judas who thought he knew better than Jesus and betrayed Jesus (Matthew 26:24). 3)Herod who accepted praise that he was a god and then was struck by an angel and eaten by worms (Acts 12:21-23). 4)Diotrephes who loved the preeminence and rejected the Apostle John and his authority (3 John 9). 5)The devil who was proud and lusted after authority and rebelled against God. “For you have said in your heart: ‘I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God; I will also sit on the mount of the congregation on the farthest sides of the north; I will ascend above the heights of the clouds, I will be like the Most High.’” (Isaiah 14:13-14). “you were perfect in your ways from the day you were created, till iniquity was found in you. . . Your heart was lifted up because of your beauty; you corrupted your wisdom for the sake of your splendor; I cast you to the ground, I laid you before kings, that they might gaze at you” (Ezekiel 28:15 and 17). What all these examples have in common is the belief that I/me/myself know better than God. This makes narcissism and excessive self-love blasphemous. Someone has said, “Love is blind.” We might add that, “Love blinds those who excessively love themselves.” You see number 4? Obviously John tried to usher a little correction to Diotrephes!? He refused. Just like many are doing today, right before our eyes! - What are Narcissists like According to the Bible? There are a lot of connections we can make with sinful conditions found in the Bible and an excessive self-love that rebels against God to enthrone self. Here are some verses that can logically be connected to excessive self-love and narcissism: Self-lovers – 2 Timothy 3:2 – “For men will be lovers of themselves” Excessively proud in one’s position – Obadiah 1:3 – of the Edomites it was declared – “The pride of your heart has deceived you, you who dwell in the clefts of the rock, whose habitation is high; you who say in your heart, ‘Who will bring me down to the ground?’” Serve their own appetites and are divisive – Romans 16:17–19 (NKJV) – 17 Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them. 18 For those who are such do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by smooth words and flattering speech deceive the hearts of the simple. 19 For your obedience has become known to all. Therefore I am glad on your behalf; but I want you to be wise in what is good, and simple concerning evil. Proud – 1 Peter 5:5-6 – “’God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.’ Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time.” Selfish ambition – Philippians 2:3–11 (NKJV) – 3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. 4 Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. 5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, 7 but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. 9 Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, 11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. “(Philippians 2:1-30 ). Deceivers – The wicked “flatters himself in his own eyes” and speaks deceit (Psalm 36:1-3). James said, For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there” (James 3:16). Hopeless – In Proverbs it states, “do you see a man wise in his own eyes? [like narcissists inherently do] There is more hope for a fool than for him” (Proverbs 26:12). Not of God – The things of this world that the narcissist makes such a high priority, are not of God. “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world” (1 John 2:15-16). headstrong, stiff-necked The self-lover is always right in their own mind. They are never wrong. Even if they are caught in a wrong they excuse themselves from responsibility or minimize their responsibility in the offense. -- In conclusion What is The Biblical Response to Self-loving Narcissists? And from such people turn away! Paul instructs Pastor Timothy to turn away from self-loving narcissists. Self-loving narcissists are often so caught up in their sin that their stone-cold hard heart is dead to God and redemption. Bingo Anything less says, be he a liar! You know who you are! Let us pray Let all Glory, honor and Thanks be to God and the Holy Ghost Praise Jesus Share Post Encourage Educate Cooperate Help Save Souls Print and Post Everyone should read this BEFORE, choosing a church Or "Subscribing"! Remember: "subscribing" or "joining a church" is like voting! You're showing an allegiance, "in agreement with"! And As said before, When judgment day comes, you do NOT want to be standing next to, or in accord with, The Wrong Person! Especially a NARCISSIST! LET US PRAY -- Now listen to this- https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=n1w32tzhouU&pp=0gcJCVMCo7VqN5tD&ra=m And You are going to INSIST Upon your foolish ways? May God bless you -- And Trumps son is getting married this weekend A ceremony on Saturday in the Bahamas? Is this a little "God mockery"? Trump playing God and his son, Jesus? ( those with eyes to see, ears to hear, understand)