Narcissists And Sociopaths, What The Bible Says About Them

Narcissists And Sociopaths, What The Bible Says About Them

Characteristics of narcissists and sociopaths involves the following:

1.  They are very selfish, even at the expense of hurting others.

Phil. 2:2-4 – “fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 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.”

1 Tim 3:1-5 – “But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: 2 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.  They exalt themselves no matter what it takes.  They will go as far as ruining another person and the person's reputation to make themselves look good.

Luke 18:14b – “for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”  See v.9-14

3.  They look good on the outside, and will have a great reputation to the point where no one believes their victims.

Matt. 23:25 – “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you cleanse the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of extortion and self-indulgence.[a] 26 Blind Pharisee, first cleanse the inside of the cup and dish, that the outside of them may be clean also.”

The Pharisees also had a great reputation on the outside  (which was the outside of their cuo), but they were full of all kinds of wickedness  (the inside of their cup)  does this sound like some narcissists you have experienced?

4.  They are master manipulators, and will go as far as destroying their victim's confidence, esteem, and even their very being to get what they want.  They will have their victims doubting their own selves, doubting their abilities, and doubting their own perception and feelings to gain control over their victims, and make their victims depend completely on them.

1 Peter 5:2-4 – “Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly,[a] not for dishonest gain but eagerly; 3 nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock; 4 and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.”

Matt. 20: 24’26 – “And when the ten heard it, they were greatly displeased with the two brothers. 25 But Jesus called them to Himself and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who are great exercise authority over them.26 Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant.”

Luke 11:46 - “And He said, “Woe to you also, lawyers! For you load men with burdens hard to bear, and you yourselves do not touch the burdens with one of your fingers.”

5.  They revile their victims by humiliating them, degrading them, putting them down, calling them names, and all other forms of verbal, emotional and mental abuse.

1 Cor 5:9-10 – “Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals,[a] nor sodomites, 10 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, NOR  REVILERS, nor extortioners WILL INHERIT THE KINGDOM OF GOD.”

Ephesians 4:31-32 – “Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. 32 And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.”

Matt. 5:21-22 - “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder,[a] and whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.’ 22 But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause[b]shall be in danger of the judgment. And whoever says to his brother, ‘Raca!’ shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of hell fire.

6.  Many will use physical violence on their victims.

Psalm 11:5 – “The LORD tests the righteous,
But the wicked and the one who loves violence His soul hates.”

Proverbs 14:16-17 – “A wise man fears and departs from evil,
But a fool rages and is self-confident.
17 A quick-tempered man acts foolishly,
And a man of wicked intentions is hated.”

James 1:19-20 – “So then,[a] my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; 20 for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.”

7.  They are unrepentant. When their actions are called to the table,  they will deny their evil activity, and convince others that it was their victim's fault. They will also go as far as rounding up numbers of people and use those people to try to convince their victims that the abuse never happened.

1 Timothy 4:1-5 – “the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, SPEAKING  LIES IN HYPOCRISY, HAVING THEIR OWN CONSCIENCE SEARED WITH A HOT IRON, 3 forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. 4 For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving; 5 for it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.”

Luke 13:3 – “I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish.”

Narcissists have their consciences seared, and they are unrepentant.  These scriptures show that unless they repent, they are headed for hell.  Having a seared conscience, which describes a narcissist, they don’t see anything wrong with what they do.   They do all kinds of evil, appear to look good, and their conscience is so seared, that they will not see the evil they are doing.  They will lie to cover up their evil deeds and think nothing of it. 

Many of us have been hurt by narcissists, and facing them can feel like facing the devil himself.  God knows who they are.  God knows what is truly going on.  They may fool men, but they cannot fool God.   God will give them their justice.

If you have been hurt by narcissists,  I will pray for you.  It is in God’s hands, and if you accept Jesus into your heart and put your faith in Him, God will be on your side.  God is with you.  God will also lift you up,  He will heal you, and He will bless you.  You will also be a blessing to others.   Your testimony, and your story will bless others.  

God loves you,  and I am praying for you.

Rodney Calmes