Narcissism

Isaac Watts: “Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me.” Amazing Grace      “Would He devote that sacred head for such a worm as I?” At The Cross

Paul the Apostle: “I am chief among sinners.” 1 Timothy 1:15     “What a wretched man I am.” Romans 8:24

Ira Stanphill: “Amazed that a King would reach down to a slave. . .” Unworthy

Bea Bixler: “I am not worthy the least of His favor, but Jesus left Heaven for me.” I Am Not Worthy

Time, Inc.: Narcissism, however, goes the other way. Research has long suggested that if you’re looking for someone who’s preening, strutting, self-absorbed, arrogant, exhibitionistic, conceited, insensitive and entitled. . . .”

Our World is filled with men and women who think too highly of themselves (note: TOO highly). Rather we ought to be those who see ourselves for who we really are. In the highest political office in our land we see a man defined by Time’s report. So many of those who make films and television fare join the crowd. We have watched it over and over on the professional sports circuits. People from all walks of life – even Preachers – are guilty. And we are quick to say, what’s the harm?

Here’s the rub. It is difficult to accept the grace of God when we are “in love” with ourselves. It is the “love” that is the problem. The Scripture says that men love darkness rather than light, hence, their deeds are evil. The solution is to find Llove (that which God is, and that which we are to practice as His llove overflows in us). Llove is never self-centered, or focused inwardly, rather, always expressed in a magnificent discipline toward others.

Narcissists cannot see anyone or anything but themselves, and that vision blocks their view of reality and Truth.