Mary Carter, Bible Boulevard - While the Bible does not use the word “narcissism,” it does speak extensively about pride, selfishness, and the dangers of putting oneself above others....
Understanding what Scripture says about narcissism can help us navigate difficult relationships and grow in humility and love....
Pride is an inflated sense of self-importance, and it often leads to destruction.
Proverbs 16:18 says, “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.”...
Selfishness is another core characteristic of narcissistic behavior.
A person consumed with themselves cares little for the needs and feelings of others.
Philippians 2:3-4 teaches, “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.”...
The Pharisees were religious leaders who loved attention, demanded respect, and looked down on others.
Jesus rebuked them in Matthew 23:5-7, saying, “Everything they do is done for people to see: They make their phylacteries wide and the tassels on their garments long; they love the place of honor at banquets and the most important seats in the synagogues.”
They were more concerned with their image than with truly following God.
Their self-righteousness blinded them to the truth, and they rejected Jesus because He challenged their authority.
The Bible describes attitudes and behaviors that align with narcissism.
A narcissistic person lacks humility. Proverbs 11:2 says, “When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.”
Someone with a narcissistic mindset struggles to admit fault, often blaming others or making excuses for their behavior.
They have an excessive need for admiration and praise.
Galatians 6:3 warns, “If anyone thinks they are something when they are not, they deceive themselves.”
They manipulate and control situations to benefit themselves.
Second Timothy 3:2-5 describes people in the last days as “lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive… having a form of godliness but denying its power.”
A narcissistic person lacks genuine empathy.
Romans 12:15 instructs believers to “Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.”
A self-absorbed person struggles to truly connect with the emotions of others.
Recognizing these traits can help us guard our hearts, set boundaries, and approach relationships with wisdom...
Jesus set boundaries with those who tried to manipulate Him...
Proverbs 4:23 reminds us, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”...
If you have been hurt by a narcissistic person, you may carry wounds from manipulation, betrayal, or emotional damage.
God offers healing and restoration.
Psalm 147:3 assures, “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”...
The Bible teaches that true strength comes through humility, not arrogance.
Jesus Himself, though He was God, chose to live humbly.
Philippians 2:5-7 describes His attitude: “In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to His own advantage; rather, He made Himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant.”...
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