God Is Exposing a COVERT NARCISSIST to You If . . .

What is a "covert narcissist"? What are the signs of a covert narcissist? What does the Bible say about narcissism? How will God warn you about a covert narcissist? Here are 3 clues God may be exposing a covert narcissist in your life.
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[@evelina787]

A narcissist doesn't break your heart, they break your spirit. That's why it takes so long to heal.”

[@swtayh]

#TRUTH

[@evelina787]

@@swtayh God bless you Theres Hornes Sincerely hope lifes treating you extremely kindly 🙌🍀🙏

[@swtayh]

@@evelina787 Your comment confirmed a video I did titled, The Abuser's Goal In A Toxic Relationship. God bless you too and enjoy your day!

[@araisininthesun5958]

The best definition!

[@evelina787]

@@araisininthesun5958 God bless you 🤗🍀🙏Hope & pray lifes treating you extremely kindly 🤗🍀🙏

[@mcgarrtirishgal3903]

A covert narcissist pretends to be humble and are usually very charismatic, which makes them very hard to spot

[@psychoholiday-ju1cp]

Isn't it something how their PRETEND HUMBLE* facade crumbles down years or months later when they start talking down weirdly about other people?! *This is exactly why the word "COVERT" narcissist is used instead of "malignant" here! But the former is historically known to be more damaging than the latter* believe it or not according to many sources *Dr. Ross Rosenberg has a great video about covert narcissist or actually two or three of them now. I believe him now when he says that "they are actually the worst kind of narcissist!"

[@franceshaggitt3104]

Ex was..then hellish when true

[@carpathianken]

They show their true sinister side behind closed doors though. It takes a lot of effort to keep the fake facade up

[@chrisinreallife2022]

@@carpathianken My therapist informed me she believes my partner is a covert narcissist, after speaking with him, and from what I've shared with her. I totally see it now. I've never had a man make me hate myself sometimes the way he does, and it doesn't bother him in the least. He only cares about himself and is extremely selfish. But, as mentioned, he is very charismatic and great at putting on a 'such a super nice guy' act in front of people. His real ugliness only comes out at home when it's just us, and of course he would deny it to anyone else, and make me look like a mean, clinically insane b*tch. I feel like I'm trapped in a 'seven years of suffering' type of deal. But I keep saying that I'm sure we won't be together forever, and one day I'll be in a position to be rid of him and get him out of my home and life. So I try to stay positive and try to refuse to let him bring me down anymore. Because that's what they thrive on: beating you down, breaking your spirit, keeping you under their thumb and below them. When you don't, oh trust me they hate it!

[@summersartain5218]

💯

[@evelina787]

“A narcissist paints a picture of themselves as being the victim or innocent in all aspects. They will be offended by the truth. But what is done in the dark will come to light. Time has a way of showing people’s true colors.” - Karla Grimes

[@oyinlicioustalks2777]

Have been in this position for long but they can’t fool me anymore.And they are selfish and they know the truth.

[@evelina787]

@@oyinlicioustalks2777 Sincerely hope that all know the truth So no one can try to do any sme@r c@mp@igns This is one of the worst most dngerous things nrcissists can do God bless you Hope n pr@y everythings good in your world these dys & continues to be so 🌍✨☘️🙏

[@angeliathompson5183]

Amen!!

[@evelina787]

@@angeliathompson5183 God bless you Hope lifes treating you extremely kindly ✨☘️🙏

[@angeliathompson5183]

At the moment my husband is giving me the silent treatment. That may be a good thing😊

[@dora_the_explorer975]

I was married for 13 years to a narcissist, years ago before much was known about narcissism. I was in my early 30s, and I was just waiting to die because life with him was so unbearable. Praise God, one day he left me. May God bless and protect all those involved with narcissists.

[@nicholecornes1915]

Yes!!!! Same here

[@evelina787]

“The moment that you start to wonder if you deserve better, you do.” “Just because someone desires you, does not mean that they value you.” “A healthy relationship will never require you to sacrifice your friends, your dream, or your dignity.”✨☘️🙏

[@franceshaggitt3104]

True. I'm five weeks out now. I think who gets with but he was worse coming back last chance

[@evelina787]

@@franceshaggitt3104 Wishing you all the very best I'm sure God's making you stronger & stronger each & every day You're so strong just by leaving You will be sent the right person, at the right time Praying God continues to bless you abundantly with beautiful brilliant blessings ✨☘️🙏

[@evelina787]

@@psychoholiday-ju1cp Thank you very much sincerely for your link It's quite surreal, because i don't remember hearing this song of Chicago before Yet i love numerous songs of theirs I hope life's now being immensely good to you, in more recent times May God bless you abundantly with beautiful brilliant blessings forevermore ✨☘️🙏

[@evelina787]

@@psychoholiday-ju1cp Thank you so very much for your beautifully brilliant insightful enlightenment It means alot Yes, i believe it's only others whom've stepped in similar shoes👢👢whom can honestly sincerely comprehend anything concerning what we've experienced I'm going to check out the Spiritual link you sent Very much🔗🖇️ appreciated, thanks very much👏☘️🙏 Yes, i've kind of now become accustomed to the fact that, if we had someone in our Child8, whom were narcissistic, then oftentimes we'll attract someone with these traits later on in life Because it's all we know & what we feel comfortable with Even though we know it's not right I have to mention, it's far more difficult to rid yourself of narcissists in the professional field Partners you can break free~from However, those we're unfortunate enough to interact with in the professional realm, are much more powerful Folks extremely upsettingly tend to believe professionals because of their power & certificates, folks tend to believe they must know what they're talking about, just because they're professionals Even though they use flying monkeys🙈🙉🐒&smear campaigns, to tarnish our names just's partner narcissists do So this is the difficulty we're faced with now It takes much longer😢to clear our names God bless you in abundance my Brother from another Mother 👍✨☘️🙏👏

[@cheekmeat]

Very narcissistic point of view

[@sharonj1415]

I am currently married to a covert narcissist and I finally understand that he will not change and I have to make a plan to break free…it’s devastating to realize you’ve wasted so many years🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@margaretboehm4485]

34 years for me 😣 I want to have a plan but don't have any money of my own and nowhere to go.. 🙏 for all in this situation

[@margaretboehm4485]

I believe they are demon possessed

[@cynthiaholland13]

I will pray for you. Has he been unfaithful?

[@margaretboehm4485]

@@cynthiaholland13 thankyou. I pray every day for strength. Not sure, I have wondered. One day it will all become clear 🛐

[@margaretboehm4485]

I pray for all in this situation

[@shellbell8062]

Another big warning sign of coverts is that they are always the victim in their story, life is against them and they lie compulsively. They are usually using their last victim and painting them as the cruel villain who abused them in their stories, when it's really they who are the bully and blaming their target.

[@mightymouse1005]

They are hero and victim. They always do EVERYTHING for people and get treated badly

[@sandras.9312]

This is so scary! I fell for it! 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

[@tarafox6618]

This explains what our family is going thru to a tee. A whole other family doing narcissist character assassination of our family within our community. Sometimes we forget a 'family' can be narcissistic, and covert about it. Not just an individual.

[@LenaKrupinski-vg5wi]

True ! Always looking for a pity party ! If you don't play along they slander you or ignore ! 💖🕊🙏

[@tarafox6618]

@@LenaKrupinski-vg5wi yes! Well said

[@aliciahale7575]

I wish I'd seen this many years ago. God had plans for me so I was able to get out of that relationship. I am much happier and safe.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Glad you are doing better!

[@rjclower9316]

Me to believe me 10 year for the covert narcissist

[@hunglikeaslave6793]

The Christian god IS literally a textbook narcissist

[@vanmcclellan7877]

You are worthy. 🤗

[@shantellcobb7067]

🙌💪👌❤️

[@travismask9801]

I'm the covert narcissist, and I've been stricken. I just lost the most important woman in my life; then everything else. I'm now homeless and repenting. I keep finding myself fighting against God..... I randomly find reasons to justify my actions, but I broke both of our hearts. God is working in my life though. I still have my job and I'll be renting a house in about three weeks. If you are what this video described, don't stop looking to God, asking for humility and humbleness, or you will be trapped in a loop that will empty everything inside of you.

[@drcrunch9561]

Wishing the best for you man

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Amen, God's grace is always enough when we repent and depend on him. The book of James is helpful

[@tanyasmith2126]

Travis, my soon to be ex is a covert naristest. Grew up with him married to him for 17 years. I only wish he would repent but he won't. Moved out of our family home last fall and left me with our two teenagers. He was sleeping with a naristestic woman...she changed him but not for the better. I pray for him, I pray for his soul.

[@travismask9801]

Thank you for the prayer warriors out there who have seen my comment and have prayed for myself, herself, or both of us! Keep up the good works for all those you can!! Tanya, I'll be praying for you deeply. I had a dream about you and your desperation.... I want to say that God will be with you every step of the way, and that you will meet better people who will help secure a stronghold in God into your life. You just have to let Him; we all struggle with this (the wise and the foolish), because Satan is like a rabid and vicious blood hound, seeking out our very lives to corrupt. To everyone! Keep in the faith, and stick to what you're good at. God gives us all our own fruit so we may glorify Him! Do not rebel; Christ is here with you to guide you and mend your decisions at the very moment you turn to His aid! Grasp onto his robes and gown of pure, and don't let go!!!

[@joshuaguillory3756]

I'll be honest bro thank you for your honesty and I hope God frees you (if still need be) from the strong hold from your mind. This gave me hope about an ex because I understand even though despite all the hurt that was done, her soul is in jeopardy if never come to submitting and repenting back to God. I'd rather someone go through hell on earth to be saved; versus condemned to eternity in hell.

[@Zothiqueness]

I was married to one! What miserable people they are, and don't care about destroying you.

[@evelina787]

“Narcissistic love is riding on the rollercoaster of disaster filled with a heart full of tears.” - Sheree Griffin

[@n23391]

wow

[@nicj5354]

Dang - that describes my last marriage perfectly. I rode that sucker for almost 14 yrs.

[@evelina787]

@@nicj5354 God bless you Hope & pray life's now being much more good to you in more recent times God bless you abundantly ✨☘️🙏

[@specialstone9153]

Narcissism, and other personality disorders can run in families, multiple sibs, and some of which hide it well. A sib can be fighting a sib for years and each claiming being victim. One may start and do years of attack on another sibling, and the other sibling tries to defend self and becomes like the narcissist sibling attacking. A more healthier person in the family recognizes this and cannot have a healthy relationship with the narcs and will not allow self to be dragged into battle and sadly has to keep safe distance for self preservation but best remain in prayers for everyone.

[@dolcepescas6153]

I've been walking through life feeling like my hearts been cut out of my chest and I'm just spewing blood everywhere, but no one sees. Only recently accepted that I have ptsd from childhood from a covert narcissistic mother. Always thought there was just something wrong with me and that's why I'm depressed, socially anxious, procrastinated, late to everything, with a cluttered home. Finally understanding why I am the way I am gives me renewed hope that I truly can heal. I know that Jesus is my healer, but I've been feeling discouraged

[@delfinazafira9624]

Let me try to help you ❤ Maybe I can! I used to feel all the things what you described, coming from unhealed childhood trauma from a narc mom 😢 Jesus has healed 🙌 me completely and now I am pain free 🙏 I had to hit rock bottom, by the cruel emotional torture of a covert narcissist. That was the time when I could fully open my heart to Jesus and let Him in, to do the work. I couldn't eat much, so I decided to do fasting and prayer. I felt the pain lifted up and it was just gone from 1 day to the next 😮 I was seeking God last few years, I listened to his teachings on YT whatever He sent me (I felt his hand on this) and started to communicate with him daily. Started to hear his voice in my spirit 💗 He truly set me free from the bondage of the pain in my heart, I felt that wound got healed and didn't reopened eversince! 😇 I still have some developing on being on time & procrastination, but clutter is almost gone. God just recently revealed another covert narc in my life 😢. My life partner of 8 years.... Not easy now, as he left me a month ago and now running a smear campaign against me 😢 But I stand strong in the promises of God, and I feel the Holy Spirit prompting me what to do. Father God has given me a work to do but so far didn't start it (procrastination) and now I am practising to rely on Jesus for all my needs, and let Go & let God. You might find it comforting to listen about childhood PTSD and how it manifests later, in ruminating, procrastinating, cluttering the house...etc. The CRAPPY CHILDHOOD FAIRY has brilliant videos in this topic, here on YT. That explained everything to me what I never understood before about me! Also look into deliverance, because I learnt we can self deliver by rebuking and casting out spirits from our mind&flesh 🙏 Our main issue is the Spirit of Rejection (from childhood trauma) that needs to go in Jesus's name! I casted it out many other crippling spirit, like the Spirit of FEAR (He tends to lure back from time to time), the spirit of heaviness (depressing spirit). Hope this helped and I keep praying for you 🙏💙

[@user-ud8pi4eb3g]

I'm currently in the same shoes, and believe me, I truly understand. 🕊🕊🕊🕊

[@bcbro142]

I have been telling people for years narcissist are the devil thank you for confirming this

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God bless as you seek to obey God!

[@RBNightlinger]

Satan is a narcissist. All narcissists are his children.

[@natashakersey1563]

@@RBNightlinger I agree

[@julijopeterson7096]

This is an unfortunate comment that I heard somewhere but I believe it's true & it's that Satan visits EVERY family! It might even b biblical.

[@margaretboehm4485]

I believe they are demon possessed

[@jeanniestaller797]

My husband is constantly changing the story to give himself the credit for an idea that I actually came up with. But he really believes what he is staying.

[@dannysims5914]

Discernment and judging someone is totally different... Lets pray for discernment so that we'll know when to speak and or just walk away...

[@gerahuey3706]

So very true.

[@reesedaniel5835]

John 7:24

[@berry6467]

Wisdom too and clarity

[@benalisonbrown]

Pray for truth ❤

[@ryanhoward2199]

My wife has done this. Slandering me and literally assaults me. When I would want to discuss what she had done all the sudden she would start pointing out all my faults and bombard me with false accusations saying I'm unfaithful. We could never talk about her behavior because it would cause a war between us. Yes I would lose my temper because I don't know how to handle such a delusional problem. One day I confronted her about being narcissistic and all the sudden the cops are at the door and she tried having me forcefully removed. I didn't break any laws so they told her they couldn't make me leave. I didn't want to leave because I love her not because I wanted to stay in the drama. She's my wife and I wanted to do right by God and not leave her. The next day I was served with an order of protection without them even asking my side. It was for harassment and if they just looked at the phones they would have seen she lied. Judge or cops didn't investigate anything they just took her side which is shocking. Within a month she had another man in our bed and she's still with him. Now she has sent divorce papers. I didn't expect it because everytime she would kick me out within a few hours she would threaten to call another man and cheat on me if I didn't go home. It literally destroyed me and crushed me. I became angry at God and started hating myself to the point of suicidal thoughts and that was scary. I literally made two attempts on my life while with this woman. Lesson learned and shes always been involved in the witchcraft beliefs and I thought I could help her learn about Jesus and how He's the only truth and way but the demonic attacks followed right when I would grab the bible and sit next to her. I don't believe in divorce but at this point there's nothing I can do because that's what she wants. I forgive her and I pray for her. God has blessed me through it all and is still with me. I lost everything and I believe it's Satan trying to get me away from my search. It didn't work all it did was draw me closer to God. I feel ashamed for getting angry at God when in fact I was blind and should have never married her to begin with. Sorry just needed to share with someone because in the end I was questioning my own sanity. Felt like I was in a dream or the twilight zone because it was extremely spiritual and oppressive. It got to the point I was just angry and hateful. I'm definitely not innocent but I never gave my time to another woman other than my wife but for some reason she thought I was cheating and in the end she almost convinced me I did. She was my world and that's where I messed up. God should have gone first in my marriage and I put her first and actually left God hanging in a lot of sense. I'm not a monster and now everyone in my town thinks I'm a no good cheat who is abusive and that's far from the truth.

[@rhondabahamas]

They gas light you. You did the right thing by not going back. The new man is only a new supplier. She will do the same thing to him, it's just a matter of time. The LORD allowed you out that situation. Just know this; they never ever change. This is now healing time for you, seek professional help. Try not to worry about what people think of you, the truth always prevail

[@ryanclark9686]

I’m in the same boat now

[@SpeakTheTruthLouder]

Dear friend, I saw your writing and I feel as though there are too many comments focusing on the self and the other person on here. But truth is we will never prevail if you do not shift the focus back what God wants and instructs you in His Word. We can't fight by human will nor by our own goodness and gentleness nor strength. The only way we can and will defeat the enemy is apply God's Word that applies to your situation. First, it seems that there is GOD ALLOWS the believer to divorce when the situation you described here applies: 1 Corinthians 7:14-16 ESV "14 For the unbelieving husband is made holy because of his wife, and the unbelieving wife is made holy because of her husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but as it is, they are holy. 15 But if the unbelieving partner separates, let it be so. In such cases the brother or sister is not enslaved. God has called you to peace." This means you are free to accept the divorce because your wife is not a believer and she desires to leave. Let her so you can have peace with it and peace with the whole ordeal. God has allowed this to happen. A believer is not to try to win her back, as the Bible saying Corinthians 6:14; "Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?" As for putting her above God - that is adultery. One of the biggest commands for holiness for God's people throughout the Bible is "come out of them (the gentiles) and be separate). Why? Because God's greatest care is OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM. HE WANTS YOU. HE DOESN'T WANT YOU TO BETRAY HIM AND FOLLOW FALSE GODS, "FOREIGN WIVES" and be misled by them to delusion. As your own testimony proves. This is exactly what happened. She LED you into great trouble and the demons she has ties with even attacks you and you felt confused and they even successfully made you think you were insane. Please go read Romans 1 & 2 and see why the fruit of idolatry is foolishness. When someone believes something else is better or greater or can comfort them more than God himself and becomes a worshipper of that idol who is NOT GOD, they fall into deception of the enemy and becomes a slave to a delusion, because worshipping a false god is in itself a delusion cus you think something that is not is. Romans tells in those chapters that when they engage in worshipping that idol, something happens. They lose their sense and becomes literally foolish. And THEN they fall into increasing numbers of sins, and those sins multiply into more and more evil sins. So your wives' sin came from that delusion. And your sin came from letting her become a false god to you, feeling she HAS to be the one who fulfills you and change your life for the better. My friend, you are wrong. She could never. She HAS NO SUCH POWER, because she is as lost as a blind goat. You are God's sheep. You should hate your sin and quickly come to the throne of grace and repent to the Lord Jesus and get right with the Father for your OWN SANITY. Stop talking about her insanity. No one should care. Save yourself from the fire. Do not go back for even God forbids you. I cannot speak for God. But in Romans Pauls says God gave such people to their own sins of idolatry - so they descended into more degenerate sins. However, later in the New Testament somewhere Paul as instructs the brothers and sisters to have NOTHING to do with the stubbornly sinful person who would not change. He mentions somewhere else that God gives those up to the sin of their desire so their body will be destroyed by it but their soul saved. Hence, if you have sinned and been tormented by your own pursuit of this ungodly woman and not heeded and loved God with all your heart, and they did all these evil things to you - YOU HAVE TO UNDERSTAND IT IS NOT ALL BAD. Yes, it was bad for a while, for your emotions, body and reputation in the neighborhood - but GOD ALLOWED IT TO SAVE YOUR SOUL. Friend, IMAGINE had this woman of your choice been gentle and sweet but practicing witchcraft as you mentioned. I can tell you right now, you likely would have NEVER REPENTED. I cannot speak on behalf of God, but based on all that is said in the Bible and your only report, I must say it is very likely GOD SAVED YOUR BUTT from Satan's deception and enslavement once and for all BY GIVING YOU OVER TO YOUR SIN AND GIVING HER OVER TO HERS. If God had restrained her you may never leave the grasp of Satan who torments you and slowly kill any hope you have of a relationship with God again, even your desire to come to God. Hence, I say you celebrate. Don't focus on her, as Ephesians 6:12 says: "For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places." Paul was saying here that he is battling people and groups who have flesh and blood, but behind these are the spiritual powers of Satan that we do not see with our eyes. As you confessed yourself, they have taken your wife captive. So why talk about her as a "narcissist" if she has the power to deceive and make your life miserable? It is the demons that deceives her and she is blind by will cus you did tell her the gospel. She made her choice to be powerless under them to do good, but only to be deceived and cause havoc on others. You do not possess the power to save her and God does not ask you to help her, but to allow the divorce to happen and have peace about it. That is what you shall do. This is a battle God won over Satan, over YOUR LIFE and SANITY, to regain the relationship you had with God, but also to teach you the truth about yourself, God and the principalities and evil behind human beings when you do not heed God - and how powerless you are to help others OUTSIDE His will. But He sure has many ways for you to be useful to Him in His kingdom using your experience, fault and suffering and pain. God has a plan. God only allowed this kind of thing because we refuse to listen and God allowed you to have what you chased after and you see the truth at the end what is true and why God is always right. Do not take it personally with her. There is, at any moment on earth, tens if not hundred thousands of witcraft-crazed women, many of them wives, roaming around doing and saying irrational things. Your ex wife is not that special. She would have done such things to anyone who doesn't go with these delusions and likely has hurtful relationships with others. Don't count it as a something that mars your self confidence or worth. Your identity is in Jesus Christ. And if we were all honest, our capacity to sin could lead us to even worse situation even death without God's grace everyday putting a limit to things (He says He does not allow tests to go beyond what believers can bear = meaning HE DOES put limits to even how much OUR OWN SINS and choices can mess us up). Hence it is His grace that your story took place the ways it did, costing you only the THINGS that you COULD AFFORD TO loose (your marriage and worship of an unbeliever wife, your assets and you reputation in the neighborhood, and your self confidence in your own choices and ability to choose women) which is NOT bad, compared IN THE EYES OF GOD because He knows what is WORTH MORE - your soul, your regaining your sanity, and coming back to the God who made you and CAN GIVE YOU WISDOM again, for the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Repent now, and you will be fine. Stop messing with the woman, or you bring yourself back into the hands of Satan who is playing you like a fool. Know that God is so much more real and good to you. Leave that woman to Him. You are not in charge of saving her. It's up to God what to do with her - if He saves her He will have His ways. Right now - start praising God for your great and good loss, so you may learn how to live truly happy in God. Everybody cries and suffer and don't want to go through trials. But in hard times, do not blame everyone else and dwell on it like you are a martyr. You got to understand maybe you are the villain when you left God to pursuit something you shouldn't. Is He complaining about you and bashing you as a narcissist. Say no more bad things about her. She needs God.

[@alicecoleman5532]

I hope you can find a good counselor to help you. You are carrying a heavy load and deserve help in working through so much. God bless...

[@juliechurch1799]

You was projected ! Narc favourite game.she prob cheat! Look up projection

[@MicaelaContreras]

Glad I found this, my mom is a covert narcissist and God has really been revealing me all her tactics and giving me discernment to see through the lies and manipulation its hard because she's my mom and I used to put her on a pedestal but now it seems like the mask just slipped and I'm breaking out of the bandage of her manipulation. She never respects any boundaries I place on her with my kids. It's a struggle and she always makes me feel guilty when I confront her on the boundaries she pushed. Pray for me

[@MicaelaContreras]

@Ana 313 nope everything is because God and his God given discernment

[@theyloveivorie]

The Lord hears your prayers & you are breaking free from that emotional bondage she tries to keep you in. I’m in the same boat so I understand how it is having a mom like this. Keep seeking God & listen as he may be telling you sever ties or keep distance if she or anyone else is rejecting help. Love💕

[@Timenow1]

Prayers sent Sis ❤🙏 I understand u

[@EllenObrock-gs4tq]

I feel your pain

[@fifi5535]

I feel you. I also so often feel guilty but with God’s help I’ll break free of those guilt chains. My mom is also like that and God has been opening my eyes to it. God bless you and help you🙏

[@blahblahblah4544]

I think I was a narcissist when I was young but I prayed and prayed. And finally I was able to be empathetic. So I think there's hope but it isn't in you. It's in God. Please don't let narcissists drain you and leave them to be alone with God. My friend did this for me and I'll be forever grateful she left me. Because I didn't know and it spanned from something in my childhood. But now I struggle because I went the opposite side and became like a doormat for a while too. So now I'm trying to not be a narcissist but also not a doormat. Trying to have self respect without and inflated ego. Trying to be humble without being trudged on. I'm very charismatic. Gregarious. But on the inside, I'm alone and broken and it seems like only God, my family and certain friends get me. Because my family watched me and how I grew. There's times when I have a pity party. I think my narcissism spanned from being constantly bullied, so I had to make a big barrier for survival. And stop caring what people say. (But I should've only stopped caring what bullies say. Not people in general. I was 11. I didn't know.) And since not a lot of people were speaking love to me, I had to do it myself. My dad and mom spoke love to me. But everyone else was so hateful. Then I saw how this attitude change made me attractive for some reason so I kept with it. That carefree attitude change. And for some reason, I didn't care about people. I was very superficial and only wanted to have fun. Nothing else. Just fun. (Another tactic of mine to avoid pain.) But when people came to me with their problems, I was like a deer in the headlights. I had zero clue how to help because I depended on myself. I was genuinely confused. So I had to pray hard for empathy. And God helped me. So now I'm pretty balanced after going through a lot. This was a process from when I was about 11 to now 33. I also was married to a narcissist. So it feels like I paid my penance to anyone I hurt. Like I got what I gave back then. Like I once was, I changed, got my penance, did my time and now I'm free. All thanks to God. I think it's common to slap a narcissist lable on people. Like as of there's no hope. There's hope for them but it isn't going to be anything you can do for them. The best thing you can do is leave them alone with God. And pray for them. I think I can safely say I'm not a narcissist anymore. That I'm humble and charismatic at the same time now. All's I need is a little self respect again and I should be healthy. That's my story anyways.

[@hughesfamily1999]

I commend you sharing your story, but most of all for putting in the work, that's amazing.

[@brisroom]

Thank you for this testimony!! I can relate and this has helped!!

[@WolfordWise]

Similar story here. God bless you for recognized faults and working through them!

[@jessedaub6482]

Bless you, thank you for sharing. I encouraged a similar approach with my ex, who was on the brink of waking up but always teetered back to old ways. I pray for him still but happy to report is not my battle anymore. It is a lot of work, but it can be done. He knew this and admitted it, but also forthrightly said he was terrified and not ready to let go of the “dark side.” Needless to say, it was very confusing. But, validating to know I did the right thing by letting him be alone with God. Be well! ❤

[@dailyanimalpaw]

thank you, i do not want to be a narcissist any longer: its breaking every bond with people i love, i just keep rejecting love as if i fear it, and im really mean. i dont know why. im praying to god to heal my relationships. i can see the flaw in me. thanks for your story :)

[@ladennayoung2939]

Yes. My mom is a covert narcissist. And it is VERY hard to be around her, since I'm more in tuned with who I am. And I don't just go along with everything she say and think. She can't stand it. She try to act like she is loving, kind, and patient. But in reality she is very mean spirited, and she have a lot of people fooled. I had to come to her home, because I wasn't feeling well. I pray to God that I am well on Sunday in Jesus name. My son said He miss being home as well. I just need my peace and sanity to stay in tack. It's to hard to be around someone that is miserable.

[@melissa_wong]

Same thing here, my mom too. I only come to full realisation years ago after many years of suffering.

[@thagoochtookmylunchmoney8800]

I thank God for his grace and mercy to both of you ladies that he allowed you to see unfortunately who your mother really is. I too suffer from the same situation with mine and a sister as well. It can be difficult because they are the ones who gave us life but I’ve come to accept we can’t choose our family and can’t change them either unless they acknowledge themselves and repent. What we do have control over is how they make us feel. And learn how to maneuver around their manipulative controlling ways🙄 God bless you and your family I pray they ALL seek God to renew their spirit.🙏🏾💜

[@goodenoughgirl8102]

I can relate. My mother also. The “saint” who has pretty much everyone else fooled. I wish you God speed. They are so awful!

[@NT-bz5nh]

Yes. I have a family member who is this way. She has people fooled. And people believe she really is nice because she only goes surface level with them but with me, she can cut deep with her words. I feel pretty alienated from my family because of her.

[@thagoochtookmylunchmoney8800]

@@NT-bz5nh yeah my sister is like that they can be really hurtful people.

[@mmcneil777]

They have a long line of Brocken relationships that are always the other peoples fault.

[@gregoryritchie7852]

Absolutely right! Didn't realize this at the time.

[@robertabrown4123]

OMG, THE VERY FIRST THING YOU SAID WAS DEAD ON ACCURATE! I'm mentally exhausted from trying to be peaceful, loving, reasonable, and yet always being snapped at...FOR NO REASON! Not even an argument, just being present when they get upset at someone or something else!

[@teresarenee3829]

Including themselves. Thats when they are the most cruel.

[@kathyburton3951]

Ya, at breakfast he'd cuss at the butter when the paper was sticking. Didn't care at all about the tense atmosphere he created.

[@chai848]

Be careful when someone comes to you in the church saying they want to "help" you, and then proceeds to impose their opinions, prophecies and spiritual orders onto you. This happened to me recently and I was confused because I thought I should accept the help. Even though I never asked for it from this person. I always felt small and sick after interacting with his person. I finally had enough and told how I felt, and the rage that came from this person was intense. It was spiritually bullying, the spirit of Haman, (book of Esther). Many times these people want to be worshipped and bowed to, in situations and conversations. What God has shown me since then has been mind-blowing! He wants us to have discernment in this hour. I feel so much better now that I am not connected with that person anymore. God is good.

[@mammabear4334]

I went through the exact same situation a few months back

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

True, the church is an easy place for unhealthy people to hide because some churches are too accepting and never confront sin ever as the Scriptures tells a healthy church to do.

[@goodenoughgirl8102]

Yup. Either that or people who always want your “help.” My mother loves to play the hero like that. But it’s such a control game for them. They’re never truly “helping” anyone. They’re just trying to have control, be worshiped and create excessive dependency in others. What they REALLY secretly want is to be the next revered cult leader imo. The new puppet master of the entire group. And Bcuz they most def expect to be “paid back,” Bcuz it’s not a gift, it’s a transaction for them.

[@mmcneil777]

Uggghh…those types are so evil! Glad you got away!

[@susannahfox7188]

@@goodenoughgirl8102 The spirit of Jezebel loves to operate in churches......fertile territory.

[@kylehall7676]

This is so true! If you are in one of these relationships- run! Run fast as you can! They will love bomb you, but don’t fall back into their trap! They will destroy everything you have worked hard for. Pray for them but do not have them in for life! The most dangerous part of them is if you are a true Christian- they will try and deconstruct your faith and even encourage you to sin! You can loss all your worldly possessions which is no big deal, compared to compromising your soul and your relationship to The Christ Jesus!

[@louisanelson7948]

I postponed an engagement with a narcissist and then eventually broke up. I’m doing my best to recover from the mental and emotional gymnastics I was put through.

[@PutTheGlassesOn...]

I wish I would've seen this video 10 years ago. The only positive is that I turned to the Lord months before the discard. It was a whirlwind of confusion but God gave me supernatural Grace when everything was at it's worst. Instead of being dangerously vengeful at her for all the betrayal, the Lord kept my heart soft. He pulled me out and delivered me to a place that was exactly what I needed. It wasn't until a month after she left that the pieces started to come together, and I was crushed for over a year. I am so grateful that he took control, otherwise who knows where I would be today. Thank you Jesus, I love you, amen

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Amen, Jesus saves!

[@lentonthedreamer1457]

Repent! for the Kingdom of God is near. True repentance literally means an inward change of heart resulting in an outward change of direction. If there is no outward change of direction, then it is not true repentance. There is no real repentance even if you are feeling emotional and weeping over your sin. That is not repentance. Feeling sorry is not repentance. Repentance is the change of heart that results in a change of lifestyle, a change of direction, a turning. So I have a word for you: If there is known sin in your life, repent. -Bayless Conley If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.If we claim we have not sinned, we make Him out to be a liar and His word is not in us. (Confess your sins to Christ have a heart to heart talk with Him and do it in a private place) If you believe in Jesus and declare with your mouth that He is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead you will be saved. The Holy Spirit is for the believer of Jesus Christ, you can ask the Father in heaven to give you the Holy Spirit and give thanks in the name of Jesus Christ for everything. The Holy Spirit will sanctify you and deliver you from sin. To know that the Spirit of God dwell within you is seeing the fruits of the spirit manifest in your life which is, love,joy, peace,humility patience,gentleness,kindness,faithfulness and self control. If God's Spirit dwell within you it means you belong to Christ. The Holy Spirit is the seal of salvation to those who believe, it means you are forgiven of your sins and will have eternal life with Christ in the new heaven and earth where there will be no more suffering and pain. Trials is a part of being a true Christian it could draw you closer to God or turn away from Him and you have to stand fast in your faith, (you don't want to be prideful but humble when there is trials) God allows it in our lives for a good reason, we will grow and learn from trials, we should always draw closer to God and seek Him when we have trials and not depend on our own knowledge or strength. Be wary of false doctrines such as OSAS, present future sin forgiven and the prosperity preachers name it claim it doctrine those who make God looks like a sort of genie and stay away from people who teaches such things. Don't Take the Covid Vaccine (Mark of the Beast) or any kinds of Vaccine in the future, trust Jesus our Healer, it is better to trust God than men, it is better to trust God than princes.

[@cassiebennet4262]

Thank you Jesus Christ. 🙏😌

[@MrDarshD]

Psychological gymnastics is the best way to describe a narcissist!! You are also right in telling us to pray for them but just moving on if they don't change especially if they're sinful and not repenting. Thank you for sharing yet another spiritual and practical video with us, Mark! God bless you!

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

So glad you enjoyed this!

[@user-bd9uo8dw3j]

I know someone who does this but he “realizes” his mistakes and repents. He claims to be a Christian and since I known him he has gotten better. But he has a long way to go. I think he has covert narcissist traits and he knows he can’t live this way but it’s a slow progress.

[@sierrachism458]

Do you think they really do change?

[@tryingtochangemyways5074]

@@sierrachism458 Yes very few do but 2 or 100 is better then 0

[@hollyprincipato3287]

@@sierrachism458 no they won't

[@patriciarose2342]

A woman who comes from a history of abuse is going to cover their past because she's tired of judgement and the lies of the narcissist. I pray that the church actually learns this instead of judging people and believing narcissists. Especially the ones who went to Bible College.

[@tammyfitzgerald5336]

🙏🏽💯🙏🏽💯🙏🏽💯

[@rubybonsparkletits2323]

Every single narcissist I have ever known, has been deeply religious and very active in their church. Its such a good place for them to hide while appearing like a genuine, caring human. It also feeds their ego

[@jacksonrelaxin3425]

Christianity is their favorite religion because they view it as having never done anything wrong.

[@kimberly5465]

Yes, this is very true.

[@angelahobbs1280]

Yes narcissists do get hysterical if they are told off for their bad behaviour

[@chiniromero3870]

I can’t believe it… man… I was such a fool… God saved me from a love-bombing narcissist… and I’ve doubted and gotten angry at God… now I’m just like that with myself…

[@GodsGrace987]

Unfortunately my last relationship was with a covert narcissist. It was awful and just as you described. God literally spoke to me one morning telling me he was a narcissist. No a term I even think about. But I listened and started researching online and sure enough he was checking all the boxes. I removed myself very quickly from that relationship. Unfortunately for me there were consequences for entering in that relationship. ☺️❤️✌🏻🙏🏻

[@tammyfitzgerald5336]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@franceshaggitt3104]

Does it get better alone

[@GodsGrace987]

@@franceshaggitt3104 I think it’s better than being in an unhappy relationship. But alone can be tough at times. I think for me I just try not to call myself “alone” and fill my life with things and people I love.

[@franceshaggitt3104]

@@GodsGrace987 thanks is for that. I have abusive past full stop including parents.

[@GodsGrace987]

@@franceshaggitt3104 same love. It’s a slow journey to healing no doubt. Just remember that you are loved by God and under his grace. So give yourself time and don’t feel bad about how long it takes you to heal. We are all on different journeys. Praying for your healing. ❤️🙏🏻

[@TheFiestafan123]

This is amazing I’ve been dealing with a counterfeit person who I finally realised is a covert narcissist in recent weeks. This person could NEVER accept any correction. He claimed I was judgemental. And he always made sure he had the upper hand in every conversation and always tried to turn the fault to me even when I was clearly innocent. He becomes aggressive when you disagree with him and will overpower your argument with masculinity and a loud voice. Yet he tried to make himself look good by being involved in NPO’s. Nothing matters more than his public image. He will say the worst about someone in one month and then the next he says that person is perfect. This person isn’t ashamed about anything and doesn’t hide his past so you’d think that he’s an honest person but truly, after much prayer and interaction God made it clear! Covert narcissists are very hard to discern but these are all key giveaways. Thank the Lord for KZbin I was saved from a counterfeit! Thank you for this message it’s just confirmation once again!

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

So glad it was helpful!

[@WelcomeToJ]

What you said about "this person isn’t ashamed about anything and doesn’t hide his past so you’d think that he’s an honest person" is so true... and that's where most people become fooled. Especially believers unfortunately because they think this is s sign of humility (but this is a complete lack of discernment). When in reality it's actually the worst as you said - the person has no shame. Their hearts are THAT much harder and twisted. And they are a salesperson. This kind of heart if by far worse. God help them. I've witnessed this. And was the only one in their immediate circle who wasn't fooled. Guess who became target number one to this person...

[@hfrt29]

Holy moly your words are on point!!! I have been traumatized by this covert narcissist!!! that is the worst kind of narcissist!!! the wolf in sheep's clothing. I'm so damaged right now.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God bless as you follow the Lord into healing

[@djmandyland]

Not even a month into my 5 year relationship with mine I was on a mini trip with him and scrolling through the TV channels (out in the middle of nowhere, not many options) out of the 40 channels there were like 4 direct TV movie channels and each one said it was showing a movie called "Let him go" all 4 movie channels said the same movie and IMMEDIATELY I felt a pit in my stomach and I literally said internally..... I know 😔 I didn't want to believe or listen though and endured 5 of the absolute worst most hellish years of my life. ALWAYS listen to God. I wish I would have but honestly at the same time I learned a lot as well about strengthening my faith and my self worth and boundaries so perhaps I needed to go through it who knows. Still trying to hold no contact (only on week 2) its hard because I truly feel like he was my identity at one point so I'm just constantly talking to God to help get me through.

[@sparkley.dragon]

I spent over four decades, (44 yrs of my then 45 yrs on the planet), in a friendship with a narcissist, because I couldn’t walk away do to the fact our families were friends, I eventually developed Stockholm syndrome. I truly did not see the behaviors in her that were tell-tale sign of her narcissistic personality disorder. But thankfully the Lord delivered me from that relationship, I have never been happier or physically healthier in my entire life!! So never lose hope, God can do ALL things!! Thank you for all these videos, they have helped me understand so much!! 💕💕💕💕

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

I'm so glad you are enjoying this channel

[@RBNightlinger]

There are no personality disorders. There is no such thing as mental illness. Psychology is a false religion, and its founder is Satan. Read the Bobgans’ books for clarification and proof. Illness affects the body, but the mind is not physical. Non-physical aspects of the human experience are gifts from God that, although shaped by thought-patterns, are incapable of being ‘sick’.

[@catacutanricamaelegaspi179]

What's Stockholm syndrome

[@sparkley.dragon]

@@catacutanricamaelegaspi179 … The usual explanation is a person, who is being held against their will, (usually a hostage), ends up bonding with their capture or developing feelings of affection for them. In my case I was a “hostage” in a very toxic friendship, since our parents were friends, we grew up together. When I tried to go my own way, she and her family caused problems with my family, so I stayed in the “friendship”, to keep the peace. Because she was so toxic my mind literally blocked out the things I could not handle. I saw her as a completely different person, in my mind she was a genuine person, who cared for people. But that was not the case in reality. Our minds do this to protect us, I would not have be able to emotionally or psychologically survive the situation I was in. So, it looks like when God created us, He put this defense mechanism inside of us. 💕💕💕💕💕

[@noraodungide9485]

Sometime last year I met someone. I didn't realize he was a narcissist until we started having issues. He proposed to marry me but I never accepted because I never had peace. One night while praying, the Lord gave me a scripture and prompted me to go read the whole of that scripture..i did. When I got to the last verse, I realized this guy was not on God's agenda for my life. After a while, we had a misunderstanding over a very minor issue. Then I asked myself, am I dealing with a narcissist? I felt the Lord kept nudging me to Google the word narcissist. I think it was the next day I looked up the meaning of the word and boy was I enlightened! A few months later, we had another big fight over something that was a non issue, I called him out on his BS and told him I never wanna hear from him again. I felt as free as a bird. Just five months of knowing this guy and he would have ruined my life if I had allowed him into my life. My heart goes out to anyone who's married to a narcissist. May the Good Lord help you and heal you completely. Sending you tons of hugs. God's gat you.

[@livinglifejaybyjay3063]

They always fight about NON ISSUES!!! This drives me insane. And they always justify it as “it’s simple to you but a big thing to me”. My narc also always says “every couple fights” at this point we had big fights almost every week!!! So draining so toxic

[@manichairdo9265]

Excellent. I would love to know the scripture the Lord led you to.

[@noraodungide9485]

@@livinglifejaybyjay3063 It's so draining Sis. They'll make you second guess your sanity. The Good Lord will surely show you mercy and help and intervene in JESUS name, Amen. It is well with you. Sending you tons of hugs.

[@laurieburke546]

Glad you got peace. God bless you!

[@sunnymills7881]

I just escaped about two months ago from an old man who trapped me, who I love desperately and who turned out to be a Sadistic Abuser. I’ve spent about 150 hours researching covert narcissistic personality disorder because as a family therapist I find it so shocking and simultaneously fascinating. I am also a strong Christian. Thank you for this video, very astute!

[@alexandra7192]

Having narcissistic parents is the biggest challenge. Seems like the dark emotions will never end and most humans can't relate to you if you are not talking to your family of origin. It is a real curse...only God can help us on that path

[@tammyfitzgerald5336]

Yes this is hard for me to digest 😮why would u set a child up that’s the biggest evil ❤

[@reesedaniel5835]

"I am become a stranger unto my brethren, and an alien unto my mother's children." Psalm 69:8

[@patrickrodriguez7744]

I relate. Remember they are jealous of your empathy because it’s something they don’t have.

[@jesusyourkingdomecome3434]

My mother is a narcissist, but i forgave her and i pray for her. I didn't want to have contact with her for many years, but 7 years ago i was saved by Jesus and 1 year later i gave her another chance. I set strict boundaries but i see changes in her. God is working. Hope she will repend one day and be saved.

[@racheljones509]

Its mind blowing how dismissive a narc can be when they DO break their word or bond - how they are so skilled at turning things around onto YOU. Im hurting. Its been 5 years married, two children and feel trapped...we arent making any progress and all my dreams have been on hold while waiting. Err. I get so angry when once again, i fell for his lies. Its the big cycle of breaking it off, he gets help, comes back home, weeks later, right back to square one. All others (family) support him now more than ever and i am left more and more alone without support. They dont see it or experience what i have. Its MIND BLOWING. Takes a year before we split again. A major tragedy has to happen for him to go, such as a DWI or huge blow out where i ask him to leave or call the police, etc. Smh.Even the judge while trying to get a restraining order last time was annoyed with ME and my case. I am the idiot, he well said. I didnt get legal support and it was like running into a brick wall going 60 miles an hour. It took everything i had to tell my story to that judge and to say we fear for our lives. I am not giving up hope. Thank you for this clip! Very helpful. True. ❤

[@battlevain]

They have practiced their lies for a lifetime and so we are dealing with elite levels of deception and manipulation. Never blame yourself.

[@anneshriver7955]

Thank you for laying out in Scripture. Gods way is powerful. I was able to get free after 44 yrs. Of marriage. Complicated but God opened the door and I walked free in to my everlasting Father's arms. I have nothing materially but He is my Joy everyday. Praise to the King of Kings♡

[@monachaney2547]

I’m still there, trying to break free

[@mogha1920]

So glad you did this video specifically on covert narcissists. Very helpful relevant verses on each point. A covert narc is patient. And will poison you one drop at a time, you won't even realize what's happening to you until many years goes by, and you feel totally wrecked and confused. Satan does the same thing. God CARRIED ME OUT OF THIS, the whole way. Sometimes it's still hard to believe anyone can be so evil. Not mad. Moving forward following the Lord Jesus.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Yes, moving forward with Jesus is so important!

[@patriciarose2342]

So true! I'm a survivor too. I finally divorced my husband over 10 years ago and never seriously dated since. I remember too well the constant dripping, criticism and self doubting. Even when they're married they play games. Thing is, he didn't play games before we were married. It started shortly after.

[@mogha1920]

@@patriciarose2342 yes they don't show you what they're made of, otherwise your don't marry them.

[@patriciarose2342]

@@mogha1920 so true 😞

[@mogha1920]

@@patriciarose2342 it's ok though - look at how many examples in the Bible we have, of people who went through really long periods of time in difficult situations. We may not know yet what lesson God wanted us to learn by having to spend close to 20 years with a covert narcissist. Just like the Hebrews may have been totally baffled as to why they needed to walk around the desert 40 years. One of the reasons God allows this - so we will draw near to him in times of suffering. So we will learn that He alone is our rock, our savior, the one who sustains us through all situations. Narcissist Shmarcissist. I also don't worry about a potential new man. Look at Ruth and Boaz. Keep your eyes on Jesus. (I'm talking to myself too.) God will bring the right man, at the right time, if that's really the desire of our hearts to have loving companionship. Even though we may not be spring chickens anymore. Goodnight sister ❤️

[@candywilkins386]

Mark I am soo glad that you are exposing this to everyone. This really should be taught in middle school and in highschool. I was married to a covert- narrisst for 31 years. I am disabled from his contest drama and trauma! I had several nervous breakdowns! When you are raised by narrisst you dont know it's wrong or abusive! I am an adult child of an abusive parents and my dad was an alcoholic! I'm 54 years old and soo thankful to Jesus that He sent an angel to me to get out of my house! The mental abuse is the same as physical abuse. Your body keeps score! My ex husband commited perjury in court during the divorce and he has committed insurance fraud 3 times and tax fraud etc... I know God will deal with him oneday. I pray everyday that God break the trauma bond of my adult children to him . He is manipulating my daughter to believe that I am abusing her. Which is a total lie. My dad did the same thing before he died. He told my mom and brother that I was abusing him behind their backs and he was soo scared etc.. he always was the victim. He was projecting what he was doing onto them. These people are called street angels home devils. The damage that these people do to their families is astronomical !!! For now I cant talk to my own kids because anything that I say is flipped around to them to make me out as abusive. They are his flying monkeys. No contact is a must with these people!!!

[@type1taramarie149]

I pray this doesn’t happen to me. My boys are still young but live with him. Can’t say much bc if I do I face him using against me in court. I miss my boys but…..

[@SavedbyGrace19]

Holy Spirit took over me and booted Him..went smooth as butter..Praise God

[@bethmiller5347]

So glad I found this video. I've been struggling with a family member who is a covert narcissist. She has made my life miserable and I've prayed so often on how to deal with her. This made me feel better knowing I've made the right decision by cutting ties with her. She claims to love God but her actions speak otherwise.

[@hibiscushoney3759]

My aunt was the same. You know someone by their actions,words and deeds. She would claim Godly however her fruits were the complete opposite. I cut her off finally. You did the right thing. They check every box on what evil truly is.

[@loveleeluv7]

I totally stopped responding to messages from a former friend because it was like talking to a CON-person. She was always claiming to be mistreated by one person or the other, and that's a looot of people given that she gets a high out of networking, especially in church groups. Then when I mentioned about joining one group, she immediately thought of returning to that group and told everyone that I wouldn't be in that group if not because of her. Which is not totally deceiving per se if it made her feel better about herself, but after a while she started backstabbing me for no reason to our core group for women, playing the victim again! Then she actively sow strifes between older members on the regular, relishing her "messenger" role between conflicting parties. It was so toxic even talking to her in our messenger group where she would often openly hint that there was somebody in there who was her "fake friend" (referring to me). Even on her birthday that she celebrated with few other members, she specially hinted about me being her "fake friend", capitalizing on her 'status' of having known all the other members a year or so before I joined. All those while I already started gradually ignoring her because I realized that talking to her would only have her recycling denials and pretend Amnesia. But when she would need something (usually financial) she would then act like a lost lamb asking for some help. Then when she's disappointed with the assistance you give out, especially with her dishonest history that I could not trust fully anymore, she would ramp on the cycle of backbiting again. It was so unChristian, dealing with her gave me the creeps! When I already moved to another country, she still kept on her drama. Maybe during that time she had no other "fuel" person to get drama from as she was also temporarily moving to other provinces with her relatives. She would go on and on in the messenger in the presence of newer members about how she then refers to one of us (me) as her "fake friend". I felt so disrespected because she never told me in person directly if she had any complaints but would go trying to 'shame' me in her lame attempts talking about me to everyone else, despite her also claiming at the same time that "we'd been college classmates". I finally decided to GREY ROCK her, prayed for her then moved on and believed in what's written in Isaiah 54.17 "That no weapon formed against me shall ever prevail. And every word that rises up against me, God shall rebuke and destroy! For that is the vindication of the Lord Almighty for those who seek and love Him, and my heritage is from Him."

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God bless!

[@goodenoughgirl8102]

I hope you can get yourself out of that group. Well lol. Just like I hope I can finally get out of my entire toxic fam cult. God speed to leave her behind and agreeing with you for your protection. God will give us both angels to have charge over us and victory over our backstabbing enemies! God bless!

[@rozalina531]

@Janaina Ribeiro Amen 🙏🏻🤍

[@curli-lettey4319]

You did right by moving on and to another place. Let her continue with her smear campaign (that's what it's called in the narc spectrum) because as you noticed, you were her target but as you moved on she needs new fuel and a new target to continue this nasty facade. When those who believed her smears become the new target, that's when they will wake up and realize it wasnt true about you after all....all those things she spread about you to them they will recognize she was speaking about herself, just throwing your name in front of it to conceal the nasty, evil fact that she is the one who needs to be avoided. Continue your journey of being a nice, kind individual and continue to grey rock that person who has more than enough issues that need to be resolved.

[@jd4262]

My husband is the covert narcissist. I'm lost on what to do or which steps to take. We have 2 kids. So it's very complicated. But I feel myself wasting away & I'm not able to be the mother my kids need. Just recently I've been able to see much clearer than i use to. & what I see is things are much worse than I ever thought. I am dealing with a true covert narcissist.

[@marihgator]

I can relate. It’s so hard. Prayers for you.

[@jd4262]

Thank you💕

[@RashedaF]

You have to fight for your life and sanity. Most women are married to a Narcissist, myself included but I was determined to live and I prayed and prayed and prayed some more until the Lord told me to leave. You have to seek the Lord to tell you what to do. He will direct you, just allow Him to help you, cry out to Him and tell Him you are dependent on Him to lead and deliver you and my dear. He will.

[@ccasella9173]

I just posted I’m in the same exact situation! I want a divorce so bad but don’t know what to do. My husband is a miserable human being whom claims to be a Christian but doesn’t act all like one and does not take his place as spiritual head. I do everything spiritually with the kids. He’s toxic to me. I married him because he was a Christian and I have anger towards God because He says we shouldn’t be unequally yoked so I was obedient and look where it got me…. I’m so hurt

[@reysquadron7820]

I found another channel that has a lot of good advice other than just no contact, Surviving Narcissism. I need it for my mom who is married to what I'm thinking is a covert narcissist. She has been kicked out of her house with him, and lives with me now, but is still over there a lot and they are going to try counseling. She doesn't want to divorce or even leave him because God doesn't say you can divorce for those reasons. Right now she needs ways to be in the same space and not get pulled into the same circular arguments and him winding her up. And if he truly is a covert narcissist, she needs to be very careful and able to be not under his control (even if he doesnt realize) until she is gone. Its very hard to see your mom treated so awful, it affects all us kids and how we expected to be treated. Thankfully, God brought wonderful men into my and my sibling's life who helped us see the true dysfunction and abnormality of our family. My mom is so used to being beaten down emotionally that she doesn't have much desire even to stand up with boundaries, cuz it will result in him saying she doesnt want to fix things cuz its all her fault and them staying separated. Which I see as him leaving her and not her going against what God tells her. Praying for you all, please remember this affects your kids. If you cannot get out with them then make sure you all can be in therapy cuz it will mess with them in ways they dont even know. I'm 40 and still realizing stuff, and unfortunately my oldest sibling acts just like our dad and treats their kids in such a way that I know they will struggle too and will need therapy.

[@delnitap]

I taught myself this for last 3yrs due to being deceived by the ppl with these traits I had to grow up with. Thank you God for reveling their motives🙏🏽🙏🏽.

[@TheBottemLine]

anytime i try and bring the truth of things to her , she gets defensive and then turns the conversation around instead of seeing what im trying to say. Theres no Repentance in her. And its horrible. I cant deal with it anymore.

[@VictoriousExpressions]

I finally walked away on June 13th... felt like a weight of bricks came off my shoulders

[@talentosa57]

#2 hit really hard. I found that my ex narc completely lied about her life. She lied about being married, lied about having a child, lied about a history of abuse and violence that never happened to her, lied about her father killing himself and so many other things. She turned so many of my "friends" against me by giving them some sob story that made them hate me and she's been lying about her entire life but they don't see that and probably never will.

[@cytinachavis9157]

God speaking through you for my life.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

I'm so glad you find this content useful! All glory to God!

[@christyraeemfinger5740]

A narcissist is always criticizing and correcting everyone else…

[@nancymelloh4222]

Our son lived with a narcissist for a few years, then married her. No one can get to him. He has emotionally abandoned his 3 children, 3 siblings and parents. We just keep praying God will take care of this

[@jolly7728]

The Word of God provides us with such understanding and protection! Thank you for sharing these Biblical truths on narcissism. They mean so much to us.

[@sandywichmann9292]

Good advice however, narcissists DON’T love themselves, they’re incapable of loving. That’s the real tragedy and I pity them.

[@thorodinson9782]

They do love themselves.

[@sandywichmann9292]

@@thorodinson9782 No, they don‘t that’s the root of the problem. It might look like they are absolutely en armoured with themselves, but they love their image, not the real person. I lived with my ex more than 20 years, tried to support him with his therapy and, while he was better for some time, he fell back to his old behavior. He criticised me, but he criticised himself even more. He spoke to himself and called himself “stupid”, “dumb” and every name in the book in a harsh tone and on a daily basis.

[@WWZenaDo]

@Sandy Wichmann - You are absolutely right. Narcissists are incapable of loving themselves, and once a person realizes this it becomes a lot easier to spot them, although the clues will be subtle and the narcissist will work very hard at hiding his or her true nature from anyone who tries to help them.

[@sandywichmann9292]

@@WWZenaDo You can’t help a narcissist. My husband was diagnosed and got therapy up to the point that he believes that he is a healed narcissist- but he displays all the symptoms of a narcissistic personality disorder and his behavior towards me, but also other people got so much worse in the last three years.

[@battlevain]

Great video. These characters are skilled liars, using charm, beauty, deception, wealth and power to disarm and then manipulate and abuse others. Trust your gut and always listen to your intuition. The sad truth is that narcissists can cast a spell over many people and so you often have to speak your truth outside of your immediate friends circle. Mutual friends are often oblivious to the true nature of a narcissist and are often unknowing enablers. These people cannot fool God. Just depart from them and keep them out of your life to find true peace.

[@Nina-vv3ev]

Narcissism has risen as a learned behavior as the Devil was the biggest one of all… so that’s why it’s thrown around a lot so many people are truly Narcissistic

[@kotieboatz6042]

My mum always tries to disturbs my peace I need my own house please pray for me

[@jacobgraf7284]

I am a vulnerable/covert narcissist who is about to start therapy with a Christian counselor. This journey will probably be emotionally difficult and exhausting, but I would rather go through temporary discomfort than a lifetime of relational volatility and depression. My whole life has been about avoiding shame and criticism from other people. To me, shame and judgment feel like death. As a child, I felt neglected and rejected by my father and older siblings. I also had a somewhat unstable relationship with my mom. Friendships are kind of a nightmare for me because I oscillate between feeling a deep need for friends but then feeling too emotionally vulnerable to sustain these relationships. Dating is an even bigger nightmare. If a girl likes me or has any emotional expectations then I have to run because I feel too emotionally inadequate. I have been referred to as an "empty vessel" who cannot reciprocate any love or affection; truthfully, I just want to run away from people who may begin to understand me and criticize me. My tendency to flee is not because I want to make their lives miserable but because the shame and criticism that may come with relationships is too much to bear.

[@earlaalcide6557]

This was so insightful . Thank you for sharing.

[@jacobgraf7284]

@@southafricangirl1698 Right, I was just trying to provide some insight on my experiences and feelings as a vulnerable narcissist. I don't think any of the behaviors or thought processes I described were good things---that was just where I was at the time. I have since been in therapy for 6 months. Working toward forgiveness of others has been an important goal. Resentments that I held led me down a dark road, one filled with feelings of emptiness, frequent suicidal ideations and even suicide attempts. My life has changed for the better since starting therapy although I still struggle all the time. Thanks for your advice!

[@southafricangirl1698]

@@jacobgraf7284 Wonderful, I'm so happy that you chose to heal and forgive, may you be blessed to be surrounded with people who deeply appreciate and love you!! God Bless!!

[@michelesmith4614]

Do not go to a Christian counselor, but a biblical counselor. There's a difference. Check out ACBC to find one near you. Godspeed.

[@jacobgraf7284]

@@michelesmith4614 Out of curiosity, why would you say that I should not go to a Christian therapist/counselor?

[@USNBLUE]

Narcissism is a DEMON named Jezebel.

[@JennyLynnMinistries]

Sure is!!!!

[@Razainthewoods]

They never forget anything either. They will hold things against you years later that you told them in trust

[@koolbeans8292]

Becca Anderson. And another time when bla bla bla and you did this…… or that! We did this for you and this is how we get treated! Covert favors….. nothing short of bribery… Doing things for me without me asking then remembering them later. Look at everything we did for you. Atheist t-boot.. I’ve had my revelation at 60 years old. Thank You 🙏 God.

[@trojan403]

Great video buddy. These last few months I've been learning my ex is a covert narcissist, my new born son has been withheld from me for over two months now, I'm praying for God's justice to be done so I can finally be reunited with him.

[@delna144]

All we could do is just pray for them, as they literally do not know what they are/were doing... May be prayers for such souls may help them someday in life...

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Yes, prayer is very biblical!

[@patriciarose2342]

Pray for them. And leave. They will destroy you.

[@delna144]

@@patriciarose2342 yes yes! I meant pray for them even after you leave. Keeping grudge or hatred doesn't work for any good...

[@murraymachado401]

FACT.

[@goldielockks8421]

No, they literally know what they're doing.

[@masterkey1910]

My daughter in law God have Mercy on her she is a bringer of strife and grief! A chronic covert narcissist!

[@karendillard5725]

I have a daughter in law like that too. God have mercy on her soul! I feel your pain!

[@lucasmerker742]

Thank you Mark! There is covert narcissist in my life who literally refers to himself as the Daystar.. We've been friends on and off for about 3 years. After many manipulative cycles of abuse, control, space and then me trying again to help him, I've finally reached my limit and realized I cannot help. Thank you for sharing, its videos like this that have and will save me much heart ache and anguish.

[@jillwylie6767]

I wish I had heard this year's ago. I would not have wasted so much of my life .

[@murraymachado401]

Nothing was wasted, Nothing is Lost Child. Now You Know. Ask Jesus to Forgive them in your heart so you can move on to the next dimension, trial, tribulation, test of faith and compassion with Love.

[@Jen.E]

I'm a Christian and I used to work in a Christian school. Both main leaders were total narcissists. It was dangerously close to borderline abuse. They thought it was just being a good leader. Everyone was miserable with their constant criticism and outright mean-ness.

[@PJAndersson733]

This is my mother. Many have been fooled by hee and hurt by her. She now is working in my little sister, who has been blind to our mother’s character for awhile. She sees is but is in denial. I was there once too. Sadly you discover the hard truth after your life has been ripped into pieces and you’re left with nothing but what’s left of yourself and God. I have to wonder if that’s why our Lord lets it happen. It allows us to start over with only HIM and really see what true life can be when we let Him guide us. It is hard though. I have a lot of anger that’s been repressed for so long because abuse doesn’t allow you to have any feelings or opinions. Only the abusers. I pray that God will clear this anger inside me.

[@mishylove]

The part about checking leadership is very important. So many horror stories about people in leadership roles who would have been easily weeded out if due diligence had been done.

[@katiemckenzie2425]

Would you say a covert narcissist would apologize just to look repentant and say what they think you want to hear in order to get what they want?

[@1DISTURBEDSOUL]

I'm personally not religious, but this was a great video and makes me respect religious people and ideals more. I never thought about some of the scriptures you gave in the way you described. It's very true whether or not you're Christian. Thank you.

[@buzzingbee9499]

I was with one for 15 years and it is the most painful and crushing heart pain you will ever feel. 3 years since he discarded me and I'm still in excruciating pain

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Psalm 103 is helpful

[@ladennayoung2939]

I pray your peace in the Lord. I pray that you put your strength, love, joy, and hope in the Lord in Jesus name. Amen and Amen and Amen and Amen.

[@lentonthedreamer1457]

Repent! for the Kingdom of God is near. True repentance literally means an inward change of heart resulting in an outward change of direction. If there is no outward change of direction, then it is not true repentance. There is no real repentance even if you are feeling emotional and weeping over your sin. That is not repentance. Feeling sorry is not repentance. Repentance is the change of heart that results in a change of lifestyle, a change of direction, a turning. So I have a word for you: If there is known sin in your life, repent. -Bayless Conley If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.If we claim we have not sinned, we make Him out to be a liar and His word is not in us. (Confess your sins to Christ have a heart to heart talk with Him and do it in a private place) If you believe in Jesus and declare with your mouth that He is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead you will be saved. The Holy Spirit is for the believer of Jesus Christ, you can ask the Father in heaven to give you the Holy Spirit and give thanks in the name of Jesus Christ for everything. The Holy Spirit will sanctify you and deliver you from sin. To know that the Spirit of God dwell within you is seeing the fruits of the spirit manifest in your life which is, love,joy, peace,humility patience,gentleness,kindness,faithfulness and self control. If God's Spirit dwell within you it means you belong to Christ. The Holy Spirit is the seal of salvation to those who believe, it means you are forgiven of your sins and will have eternal life with Christ in the new heaven and earth where there will be no more suffering and pain. Trials is a part of being a true Christian it could draw you closer to God or turn away from Him and you have to stand fast in your faith, (you don't want to be prideful but humble when there is trials) God allows it in our lives for a good reason, we will grow and learn from trials, we should always draw closer to God and seek Him when we have trials and not depend on our own knowledge or strength. Be wary of false doctrines such as OSAS, present future sin forgiven and the prosperity preachers name it claim it doctrine those who make God looks like a sort of genie and stay away from people who teaches such things. Don't Take the Covid Vaccine (Mark of the Beast) or any kinds of Vaccine in the future, trust Jesus our Healer, it is better to trust God than men, it is better to trust God than princes.

[@sunichaleske325]

I am one of covert narcissist survivors. After in the relationship with him for almost 13 years.For those who still in pain because can’t get over it. I Suggested to pray for the forgiveness to them for free your heart and soul. They come into your life to be closer to God. And your lesson is to learn how to love yourself unconditionally. God bless you all.

[@HopeFaithandLove1111]

The only answer is to love yourself. When you truly love yourself as God is within you.....you will be able to have discernment and truly respect yourself. Love yourself enough to set boundaries....it protects your heart, soul, mind and peace. I pray your pain will go away. Pray to your angels God etc....your prayers will be heard.

[@coreyanderson1457]

He allowed me to see that a relative is a covert narc/sociopath. It actually may have saved the life of someone else who I love, who almost got seriously hurt or worse, because of the narcissistic relative's actions. And when I saw that there was no apology, just rudeness in response to what she had done, I grew more concerned. There was clearly no concern on her part for the safety of another person. Thank you for making this video. Shalom!

[@Qj_empire]

The inability to apologize is a dead give away. “Oh I’m sorry you feel that way” That’s an apology according to them.

[@Toebeanz14553]

You don’t have to be “simple minded” a lot of times narcissists are VERY aware of your reaction and look for little ways to convince you. It’s very slow and calculated until they got you in their trap. At that point, they’ve brainwashed you and now have the chance to abuse you.

[@flutterflyflowersltd8488]

Yes..that verbal abuse with that loud wicked laughter...🤨 "Come at me in the flesh" "I'm Coming at You in the Spirit!" (That's what I tell him).

[@tammyfitzgerald5336]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@berry6467]

@@flutterflyflowersltd8488 AMEN

[@rakelpeneyambeko]

And then blame yourself for feeling "stupid and naive" to be played. Damn

[@gregoryritchie7852]

That's the way they work!

[@Jewels1573]

I've always loved gymnastics, but the mental, emotional, and spiritual gymnastics a narcissist has put me through is anything but fun. Those rare moments when he was fun and lighthearted gave me hope, but it was false hope. Lord, help us each heal!

[@Jane-rc2rk]

I am so broken, my body, my mind, my ability to trust again. I don’t know that I’ll ever heal but pray that I will. I am so exhausted and physically damaged…my hair is falling out, the body, relieved of the immediate stress, has literally collapsed. I hope God can heal him…I prayed for God to send him home but can see now that God removed him from our lives to save our children. I give thanks for that.

[@flutterflyflowersltd8488]

I'm in this right now and I'm battling in the Spirit against him in a daily basis, been together for 9 years since having our now two year old son, God has been showing me traits I had never seen before, I don't like it one bit. I trust in Our Heavenly Father that His plan over this relationship Will be done. 🦋

[@amyteurlife9408]

They dont just dont move you from the good to the bad list. They want you in a mental ward, a prison or the grave.

[@deanarjones9114]

Newest studies say narcissism is a trauma coping response. Covert is usually caused by a mother wound

[@keithstewart7514]

Just BEFORE God brought me to the light in regard to my mothers unconditional love having no proximity to a lifetime of her actions, GOD enlightened me to two seperate groups of friends betrayal of me when neither group had any ties among each other. One friend & wealthy FAMILY tricked me into accepting their vicious K9 without the mere monies to have this animal put to rest. They own a fleet of charter Airplanes & i worked for them 25 years ago & cherished them all. The other friend s i knew for 40 years...

[@stefangebhard7074]

With this video coming along my path, I know for certain God has me on the right track. This serves as a forewarning as to what to look out for and be aware for the future within my life. Thank you for posting and God bless! 🙏👍

[@ashathomas3725]

I used to believe that my mother was a split personality but after seeing this topic I realised that she is actually a narcissist. My mother is exactly what I have heard on this topic. Me and my father are the victims. My father is delivered in 2019. He is in heaven enjoying peace....😢

[@NalaMahal]

I’m so glad I found this video. Literally today, I was asking God what is he trying to reveal to me with this person. This person, who I believe is a covert narcissist, is so dark and appear empty despite how whole (and holy) he makes himself appear to be. I now know I need to remove this person from my life. I’m so grateful God continues to reveal toxic people in my life right before I elevate to next stage in my life.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

So glad it was helpful!

[@shesnaturallydope6298]

I just got into it with my sister just a few minutes ago Mark I’m so woke I really now think my mom and sister is narcissistic I’m done with them I can’t nomore😢😢😢😢I’m trying to change for god but when they call or something it’s always something. I don’t fit in this world I see stuff different I’m a empath.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

I hope you have a good local church to help support you and be the Christian family you need :)

[@EphemeralProductions]

Don't ever confont them or challenge them though. They usually will find a way to punish you and make you pay for it, and the "payment" may last a long time or cost you a lot. Just cut them out of your life entirely; that really is the only way to be free of their hurt of you and their toxicity. If you don't want to do that, you will be forced for the rest of your life to deal with their behaviors, unless God heals them of it, and that honestly is not that common.

[@heatherslining3319]

Thank you for bringing God's word together with narcissism.

[@ladennayoung2939]

And we can't change the past. All we can do is be grateful for the now. Ask the Lord to help us to make better choices, and bless us to become better individuals in Jesus name. We have to forgive ourselves for the poor choices that we made, and we had to learn to forgive others in Jesus name. All IS well, no matter what. Blessings to you all in Jesus name. Amen and Amen and Amen and Amen and Amen.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God bless!

[@pazyamor1313]

Amen🙏🏽

[@aguacatera1577]

Amen

[@Cosmicoo82]

Thank you for such inspiring words! God Bless!

[@klaykitchens6738]

Best thing I've heard in 17 years!

[@lunas2551]

Thank you so much for this. I have always enjoyed your videos for biblical content, and I have been with a narcissist in the past. I’ve never understood how God views and wants us to respond to them in a Biblical sense. You have helped my soul tonight. Thank you and God bless you and your family

[@laraparks7018]

I've seen psychopaths wander, and I've seen them firmly entrenched in a narcissistic family

[@bartholomew8042]

I love this , amen and thank you for addressing the topic. Very useful stuff I wish I knew before witnessing it firsthand. I’m sure you’ve helped many avoid making the same mistake in the near future , god is good 🙏🏼

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Amen, God is good!

[@morganophelia5963]

I'm dealing with this with a certain friend of mine , tells conflicting stories a lot ...like stupid little lies or things that conflict each other or something that this person told me two months ago changed when they told me again like 2 weeks ago ..then when called out they swear up and down it was never said ...

[@xoxojamielynnexoxo]

Run. I just went through the same thing. And now that I have cut her off her pathetic attempts to get my attention have become her being victimized from me. These people are never ok with admitting they are the common denominator to their problems

[@lesleyelalami2562]

It took me about 60 years for the penny to drop that discernment is not judgement.... it's choice. Thanks for the video. God bless. x

[@smoothiecutie2277]

Amen.

[@Harvester316]

Wow! Fresh out of the oven and so very timely. This helped me bro Mark. Blessings!

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

So glad it was helpful!

[@littlepixel1650]

Constant emotional games , gaslighting , “you don’t love your mom”…… my mother in law. Since we moved a thousand miles away she is OVERLY nice …. I wonder what she’s buttering us up for. 15 years and I JUST realized how she truly is. Just thought she didn’t let my husband leave and cleave. She gifted over the top, while missing from our lives emotionally, at the same time trying to control our time and our days off.

[@leticiamilo4387]

Thanks for sharing this video! Thanks Lord!❤❤❤ I am free! Keep going on and no contact!!😊

[@jettanthony4902]

This is the best biblical breakdown of Narcissism and how its exposed that I have seen! Great work!

[@elevatetogrow6710]

You have done a great job with this topic. I believe that my constant prayers have kept me alive so far, from the dangers of the Covert Malignant Narcissist that I have been exposed to. 🙏

[@kevinhanley6462]

Now you've said that God wants to expose a covert Narcissist, this must be because it's to protect us as we're all God's children. He'll want to warn us in time, so we go on the right path and away from misery.

[@shay_says_heyy]

Excellent examples, great work Mark! You always hit the nail on the head and I am blessed by your ministry. God bless you brother :)

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

I'm so glad you are enjoying this content!

[@ckvarnmass]

It’s been over 30 years since I divorced the narc husband. I didn’t realize until years later how much he had stunted my spiritual growth. Nor did I know how much I was devalued as a woman, by him. It had taken years for me to see The depth of emotional abuse that I lived under. I realize now how strong I had been to be able to tolerate that but even stronger to finally recognize it and get away. He did everything in his power to try to do me in for divorcing him. I think back on the hell he put me through while I was trying to raise my five kids, plus the torment that he enjoyed inflicting upon us. There are times that I just shake my head in disbelief that I was able to keep my sanity. I’m very proud of myself today for not allowing myself to be drawn back in. Having the freedom to find your own spirituality is what is most important. I never realized back then that as a human being I had the right to think what I wanted to think about God.

[@keashajohnson6781]

Wow #2 is so spot on. I've just heard so many things about my mother and her past ruthlessness that it's really freaked me out..