April 14, 2025

Satan: The Perfect Narcissist

14 minutes

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.

Grandiose Sense of Self-Importance: They believe they are superior and special, deserving of exceptional treatment and recognition.

Exploitative Behavior: They manipulate and take advantage of others to get what they want, often without remorse or guilt.

Arrogance and Conceit: They often come across as arrogant and boastful, displaying a sense of superiority.

Difficulty Handling Criticism: They react negatively to any perceived criticism, becoming defensive and angry.

Preoccupation with Success and Power: They are often fixated on fantasies of success, power, brilliance, or beauty.

Entitlement: An unreasonable expectation of favorable treatment and special privileges, believing they deserve more than others.

Lack of Empathy: Difficulty understanding or sharing the feelings of others, often dismissing or invalidating their emotions.

Need for Admiration and Attention: A constant craving for praise, validation, and attention from others, often seeking it through manipulation or grandstanding.

Envy: Experiencing envy of others or believing that others are envious of them.

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.