Satan: The Perfect Narcissist

What does perfect narcissism look like? We can see it in the evil of Satan. 

 

I read a list the other day about the characteristics of those with narcistic personality disorder.

1. Grandiose Sense of Self-Importance: They believe they are superior and special, deserving of exceptional treatment and recognition.
2. Exploitative Behavior: They manipulate and take advantage of others to get what they want, often without remorse or guilt. 
3. Arrogance and Conceit: They often come across as arrogant and boastful, displaying a sense of superiority.
4. Difficulty Handling Criticism: They react negatively to any perceived criticism, becoming defensive and angry. 
5. Preoccupation with Success and Power: They are often fixated on fantasies of success, power, brilliance, or beauty.
6. Entitlement: An unreasonable expectation of favorable treatment and special privileges, believing they deserve more than others. 
7. Lack of Empathy: Difficulty understanding or sharing the feelings of others, often dismissing or invalidating their emotions. 
8. Need for Admiration and Attention: A constant craving for praise, validation, and attention from others, often seeking it through manipulation or grandstanding.
9. Envy: Experiencing envy of others or believing that others are envious of them.
10. Unwillingness to Accept Responsibility: Blaming others for their mistakes or failures, rather than taking accountability for their actions.

I think I could add an eleventh characteristic and this comes from those who have been entrapped by a narcissist into a long-term relationship.

11. An Attractive mask: They have such a beautiful, alluring presence to them that it’s not until you’re deep into a relationship with them that you are able to see behind the facade.

 

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