The Narcissism Series - Part II
Today, the series continued on "Narcissism - The Self-Destructing Spirit" Part II. Narcissism is rooted in pride; we know that pride comes before a fall - destruction. The spirit of Narcissism is focused on "Me, me, me." A person with the spirit of narcissism has a high sense of entitlement. This type of person wants to receive the outcome of labor without putting in the work. They think their presence alone is enough. If they don't get their way, they throw an internal fit. Narcissists believe their feelings are superior and feel they need and seek too much attention. A narcissist also lacks empathy and is never satisfied, just like the flesh.
The Signs and Characteristics of a Narcissist:
Unhealthy, unbalanced need with attachment and dependency
They choose their victims of attachment by personal and careful selection
When you let your guard down, they'll reel you back in
They'll apologize but repeat the behavior
Listen to what they want to hear (from friends, pastors, etc.) to puff themselves up instead of revealing skeletons in their closet
Never bear fruit of change
Remain in a cycle
Never satisfied
Only listens to respond instead of listening to understand
Superficial interactions
Physicality is a must, but intimacy is avoided
Need a superficial fix (worship, apologies), then go right back to sin
Loves only as long as their terms are met
Always talking but not listening or submitting
Makes excuses
Intimacy should include a life-long commitment to spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and physical fulfillment, not to be used as a superficial drug with physicality only.
What Does the Bible Say About It?
Luke 4:4
Matthew 16:24
Deny yourself
Take up your cross
Follow Christ
Luke 14:27 - And whosoever does not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.
Bear your cross
Follow Christ
If you're dealing with a narcissist, ensure you have not become the idol in their life. You must starve out the narcissistic spirit by not heeding the person's every beckon and call. Love the person by starving out the spirit and do not feed behaviors that are not Christ-like.
The Solution:
Read 2 Chronicles 7:14 and follow the formula.
You have to humble yourself.
Praying, crying, and apologizing are not repenting. Repenting is a change of heart/mind that leads to a change of behavior.
Read Ecclesiastes 112:13
The conclusion of the whole matter is to fear Yah (God) and keep His commandments.
Receiving and obeying the Father from a pure heart is what matters. Good intentions are not the path to the Kingdom. Believe. Receive. Transform. Obey.
Nearly 600 people watched this message online today, and we invite you to join us next Saturday/Shabbat to continue the series to defeat this destructive spirit. Remember, the enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy. Refuse to allow the enemy and carnality to destroy your health, your family, your covenant marriage, and your life!
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