“Self- Deprecating” Narcissism among Christian Leaders
April 3, 2011 by Jack
I wrote this article for the Huffington Post, and it has just been published. Check it out:
www.huffingtonpost.com/jack-watts/selfdeprecating-narcissis_b_843434.html
Be sure to read the comments as well. As a friend of mine said, each is “eye opening.”
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Posted in Abuse, Behavior, Betrayal, Dysfunction, God, Hurt, Low Self-Esteem, Pain, Pride, Purpose, Recovery, Religious Abuse, Scriptures, Self-Absorbed, Shame, Spirituality, Worldview, Wounds | Tagged Being Honest with God, Denial, Fruit of God's Spirit, Narcissism, Narcissistic Religious Leaders, Religious Abuse, Religious Narcissism, Rigorous Honesty | 1 Comment
About your article, you have, in my view, touched on the dilemma of a borderline “cultish” Christianity. These high flyers prey ( no pun intended) rather than pray for those who serve them as serving the Lord. They are narcissists true, totally misguided and dangerous since they believe their coolaide is the only way, but on the flip side of this are those searching for the Truth, which they are attempting to lure in. Usually those poor souls do not realize what God’s Word says, so that they can discern truth from a lie, a lie being these types of ministers.
What I am asking is, why don’t more people read the Bible and know of God’s character and not follow a lie so easily disguised as the truth?
Therein lies the answer….know God’s Word. I meet so many Christians who do not ever read the Scriptures and, thus, they trust whatever they hear in “Jesus’ Name.”
Thank you for sharing as always. You are very eloquent. I will be praying for God to direct your path as you press on in love.