Narcissism
10 passages
- Romans 16:17–19
17Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them. 18For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive. 19Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil.
Read it in context - 1 Peter 5:5–6
5Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” 6Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you.
Read it in context - Proverbs 4:16
For they cannot sleep unless they do evil; they are deprived of slumber until they make someone fall.
Read it in context - Proverbs 18:12
Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
Read it in context - Titus 1:16
They profess to know God, but by their actions they deny Him. They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good deed.
Read it in context - Psalm 36:1–3
1For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD. An oracle is in my heart regarding the transgression of the wicked man: There is no fear of God before his eyes. 2For his eyes are too full of conceit to detect or hate his own sin. 3The words of his mouth are wicked and deceitful; he has ceased to be wise and well-doing.
Read it in context - Proverbs 22:24–25
24Do not make friends with an angry man, and do not associate with a hot-tempered man, 25or you may learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.
Read it in context - Proverbs 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
Read it in context - Matthew 7:16
By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?
Read it in context - Ephesians 6:4
Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
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