if any of you know a narcissist or a bigot, how do you think their relationship with God is? all you have to do is meet enough of them to know that:
(1) has a grandiose sense of the importance of their own race, orientation, belief system (whether religious, political, philosophical, etc.), socio-economic group, etc. (e.g., exaggerates achievements and talents, expects to be recognized as superior without commensurate achievements).
(2) is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, etc. of their own race, orientation, belief system, socio-economic class, etc. OR preoccupied with with the ultimate beauty or admiration or widespread sense of righeteousness of the same.
(3) believes that their race, orientation, belief system, socio-economic class, etc. is "special" and unique and can only be understood by, or should associate with people of similar backgrounds or belief systems (or institutions).
(4) requires from others an excessive admiration from others about their own race, sexual orientation, belief system, socio-economic class, etc.
(5) has a sense of entitlement for their own race, orientation, belief system, socio-economic class, i.e., unreasonable expectations of especially favorable treatment or automatic compliance with his or her groups expectations.
(6) is interpersonally exploitative, i.e., takes advantage of others who do not belong to their race, orientation, belief system, socio-economic class, etc. (especially those less acceptable to their social group) to achieve his or her own ends.
(7) lacks empathy towards others who are not part of their race, sexual orientation, belief system, socio-economic class, etc. (i.e., is unwilling to recognize or identify with the feelings and needs of those outside their own or preferred group(s)).
(8) is often envious of those of a different race, sexual orientation, belief system, socio-economic class, etc. others or believes that others are envious of him or her.
(9) shows arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes toward those of a different race, sexual orientation, belief system, socio-economic class, etc.
Is it possible to have the Spirit of the Father living within us with the above description? Are these people true Christians when they display those ideals of how they live their life?
There are lots of narcissists/bigots who claim Christianity, but due to their personality, unfortunately are wrapped up in worldly standards instead of the standards God has for us.
How do you think God views narcissists/bigots?
It's my personal belief that "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
There are no ands ifs or buts to that statement. This includes everyone. (see my sig.) This is the very reason Jesus died, and if we make exceptions, this depreciates His sacrifice.
However, I also believe with all of my heart other parts of the Bible where it specifically states that we reap what we sow. "Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 8 For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life."
Narcissism is just a fleshly tendency to elevate yourself above others. If we follow this fleshly tendency its impossible to follow the Spirit at the same time.
What do you think? This is what we deal with, living in the world.
But, like CS Lewis says, if you aim for heaven, you get the world thrown in. If you aim for the world, you get neither.
(1) has a grandiose sense of the importance of their own race, orientation, belief system (whether religious, political, philosophical, etc.), socio-economic group, etc. (e.g., exaggerates achievements and talents, expects to be recognized as superior without commensurate achievements).
(2) is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, etc. of their own race, orientation, belief system, socio-economic class, etc. OR preoccupied with with the ultimate beauty or admiration or widespread sense of righeteousness of the same.
(3) believes that their race, orientation, belief system, socio-economic class, etc. is "special" and unique and can only be understood by, or should associate with people of similar backgrounds or belief systems (or institutions).
(4) requires from others an excessive admiration from others about their own race, sexual orientation, belief system, socio-economic class, etc.
(5) has a sense of entitlement for their own race, orientation, belief system, socio-economic class, i.e., unreasonable expectations of especially favorable treatment or automatic compliance with his or her groups expectations.
(6) is interpersonally exploitative, i.e., takes advantage of others who do not belong to their race, orientation, belief system, socio-economic class, etc. (especially those less acceptable to their social group) to achieve his or her own ends.
(7) lacks empathy towards others who are not part of their race, sexual orientation, belief system, socio-economic class, etc. (i.e., is unwilling to recognize or identify with the feelings and needs of those outside their own or preferred group(s)).
(8) is often envious of those of a different race, sexual orientation, belief system, socio-economic class, etc. others or believes that others are envious of him or her.
(9) shows arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes toward those of a different race, sexual orientation, belief system, socio-economic class, etc.
Is it possible to have the Spirit of the Father living within us with the above description? Are these people true Christians when they display those ideals of how they live their life?
There are lots of narcissists/bigots who claim Christianity, but due to their personality, unfortunately are wrapped up in worldly standards instead of the standards God has for us.
How do you think God views narcissists/bigots?
It's my personal belief that "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
There are no ands ifs or buts to that statement. This includes everyone. (see my sig.) This is the very reason Jesus died, and if we make exceptions, this depreciates His sacrifice.
However, I also believe with all of my heart other parts of the Bible where it specifically states that we reap what we sow. "Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 8 For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life."
Narcissism is just a fleshly tendency to elevate yourself above others. If we follow this fleshly tendency its impossible to follow the Spirit at the same time.
What do you think? This is what we deal with, living in the world.
But, like CS Lewis says, if you aim for heaven, you get the world thrown in. If you aim for the world, you get neither.