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Can a Narcissist Be a Christian?\\xa0

You\\u2019ve heard of an oxymoron, right? An oxymoron is a self-contradicting word or group of words, like \\u2018jumbo shrimp,\\u2019 \\u2018awfully good,\\u2019 and \\u2018only choice.\\u2019\\xa0

If you were just learning the language, some of these figures of speech would confuse you, and rightfully so.\\xa0

\\xa0The same is true for an interaction with a person who calls themselves a Christian but displays polar opposite qualities. It\\u2019s like an oxymoron--it just doesn\\u2019t make sense.\\xa0

But who are we to judge whether someone is a Christian or not? After all, we don\\u2019t truly know their heart.

\\xa0It can make you wonder, who are they really and how am I supposed to treat them?

\\xa0That\\u2019s why in today\\u2019s episode, we will unpack the question--can narcissists be Christians?

My hope is that after today, you will never be fooled again.

\\xa0So let\\u2019s dive in and first examine, what is a narcissist?

\\xa0A narcissist is someone who has an overinflated sense of themselves and is extremely self-involved to the degree that it makes them ignore the needs of those around them\\u2014even those they claim to love.\\xa0

\\xa0Here are some of their defining traits:

• Self-centered
• Egotistical\\xa0
• Arrogant
• Self-righteous
• Phony
• Manipulative
• Lying
• Disregarding of others
• Lacking empathy
• Difficulty with intimacy\\xa0
• Entitled
• Playing the victim
• High need for adoration

A Christian is someone who has received Jesus as their Lord and Savior. They are as the name implies--\\u201ca follower of Christ.\\u201d You can recognize them by their:

• Adherence to biblical principles
• Death to their own desires
• Heart for others
• Surrender to God\\u2019s will
• Willingness to pick up their cross and follow Jesus no matter the cost.

So it makes sense that when you put these two words together\\u2014narcissist and Christian\\u2014they seem to form an oxymoron.

And this is where you may feel like you\\u2019re losing your mind. Maybe you\\u2019re confused by the fact that they call themselves Christians. Or maybe you\\u2019ve seen them answer an altar call or go to church more than you. Perhaps they even know scripture\\u2014when it suits their agenda.

\\xa0The problem is, narcissists usually know enough to be dangerous. But their desire to give up what pleases them is non-existent.

\\xa0You see narcissists treat a relationship with God like any other relationship\\u2014it\\u2019s transactional. And worse, it\\u2019s a one-sided transaction.

\\xa0Many narcissists WILL accept Jesus as the Savior, but will not live a life for him. And that\\u2019s why so much effort goes into maintaining their Christian fa\\xe7ade\\u2014because it\\u2019s all about image for them.\\xa0

\\xa0One of the narcissist\\u2019s qualities is a lack of empathy, but just because narcissists lack empathy, it doesn\\u2019t mean they lack ALL emotions. In fact, many will come to Christ through an emotional altar call\\u2014perhaps the fear of losing someone, or the desire to obtain someone. In some cases, because they believe it puts them in a favorable light. I\\u2019ve known several narcissists who became \\u2018Christians\\u2019 simply for the business connections.

\\xa0One of the things they love the most about a relationship with God is they think that a quick \\u2018I\\u2019m sorry\\u2019 wipes away all their sins with God, and so it should with you too. So yeah, that part of repentance works well for them.\\xa0

\\xa0They want all the benefits. But they don\\u2019t want to pay the price.

\\xa0Just like a relationship with you. They want what they want from you but they\\u2019re not willing to invest. They will paint the picture and create the image of a good husband or a sweet w