God Is Warning You About a Narcissist If . . .

What does the Bible say about a narcissist? What traits identify a narcissist? How can you avoid getting into a relationship with a narcissist if you are a Christian single person? Here are 4 tactics of a narcissist that God will expose to you.
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[@nnnnnnnnnataliem]

As someone who has suffered extensively at the hands of narcs, it's also important to point out character traits that attract them to you: bad boundaries, not sticking up for yourself, being overly nice to everyone, being highly critical of yourself, being too trusting people before they prove they are trustworthy. Both sides have a part to play! Don't let these things happen to you, be rooted in your identity in Christ, look to God for comfort and strength, know that you are worthy 💖 God bless you all. Nice summary Mark!

[@ladennayoung2939]

I mean they may still try to attach themselves to you even after you have corrected those issues. But the point is you have to enforce the boundaries and learn to say no and stick to it.

[@wendipasa7109]

GREAT POINT WHAT ATTRACTS THEM TO YOU so you can change ever becoming the victim AGAIN !!!

[@wendipasa7109]

Olu Olu I pray the Lord covers and protects you , from any abuse and I pray that the mighty warrior angels of the Lord will show themselves to them in the name of Jesus name Amen

[@wendipasa7109]

Olu Olu I pray the Lord covers and protects you , from any abuse and I pray that the mighty warrior angels of the Lord will show themselves to them in the name of Jesus name Amen

[@DaigoParry]

Yes, I am at this stage now. I got rid of some Narcs, but new ones try to come in. So I am asking: what did I do, or what are my wrong beliefs (that I need to correct) that is attracting these Narcs to come into my life? I have to take responsibility for what is my part. While I won’t beat myself up, but I want to know and fix the problem.

[@ZOEWORSHIPTV]

Guilt tripping and silent treatment are such high forms of manipulation. Lord help us

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

true

[@nicolegoodness1967]

I pray for the enlightenment of all narcissists, that they may welcome Christ Jesus in their lives, start forgiving themselves, and stop hurting people. I pray that they soon realize how much their actions cause hurt and damage to people, especially those who they choose to be in a relationship with. I pray for healing to all those who have been victims. God is faithful.

[@wendipasa7109]

Amen Nicole goodness

[@wendipasa7109]

Amen Nicole goodness

[@Love-od2wr]

Amen

[@thakiderik5932]

Amen 🙏🏾

[@bubblegumpopproductions5459]

I was raised by a narc. In my lowest, God woke me up to the manipulative tactics of my step-father. The lovebombing, gaslighting, lack of boundaries, snide comments, controlling of everything you say and do...it drove me insane. I was treated like i was the insane one. It was controlling my life, and affecting my spirit. I cried to god for a way out. And he called for me to get kicked out because i called my narc father a ‘jerk’. The best thing that ever happened to me. The lord continues to bless me, and my relationship with God became even greater after i left. Narcs, christian or not, think they are your God. Do not let the demons within them deceive you. Turn to the Lord, for he is the only one who cam give you clarity.

[@dnk4559]

Well said!

[@Cloudforest811]

This is so true. Be careful everyone. It's not some empty words, it is actually true. So my warning to all: be careful - especially with love bombing. Do NOT be naive. GIFTS are not the best reason to trust someone.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God bless Rebekah!

[@rachaelmayfield8611]

Praying for healing for those suffering from narcissistic abuse

[@ovidiopopa1227]

What??? It is easier to fly on the moon ..

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Ovidio, that was a spammer. I just blocked them :)

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Amen!

[@ashleynicole2963]

I feel like God is leading me to fast from social media. I must do this to be in the next season of life.

[@ri3845]

I got on SM a few years ago to help grow my business, it's incredible to me how even though I consider myself to be pretty grounded, strong minded and confident, I realized SM consumption was affecting my state of mind. I have been away from it for a few months now and it's is so peaceful, I have more time for Bible study and I feel so much more present and aware of the moment I am in. If you haven't watched The Social Dilemma on Netflix yet I highly suggest it, really interesting stuff. Take care and God bless 💙

[@SpreadLoveRecordings]

I encourage you to do it. I have done it, and later I have been impressed by realizing how much time I was spending there. Also, that's a personal opinion, but I think SL degenerated and nowadays too many people are using them just to vent in a negative way. I feel much better without using them.

[@ashleynicole2963]

@@SpreadLoveRecordings I totally agree!

[@ladennayoung2939]

Probably so. I pray your strength in the Lord, and I pray that you follow His lead in Jesus name. Amen and Amen and Amen and Amen and Amen.

[@ashleynicole2963]

@@ladennayoung2939 I am so thankful for christian friendships!

[@STRENGTHFROMABOVE]

BE STILL AND LET GOD MOVE!

[@robincuffee3265]

Amen

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Amen

[@Melle_Tanya_]

Amen 🙏🏾 ❤

[@MA-yc7pz]

All the signs I decided to ignore 😔 3 years of toxic relationship.....thanks God I broke up with him 3 months ago...

[@ladennayoung2939]

I pray you stay away from them in Jesus name. Block and delete them if you need to.

[@MA-yc7pz]

@@n.g.l. At least I am not alone on this one 🥺

[@MA-yc7pz]

@@n.g.l.In my case was lack of self worth

[@Real2k25]

Me unfortunately

[@ThePixma98]

Me too... im back with him now and dont know what i should do, i feel like i need him and the enemy attacks me when we were apart. Feel confused. I know i should not be with him cause he is not good for me. I just dont have confidence to make the move 😪

[@mariankeller5852]

Love is supposed to make you feel good ..not bad or afraid.. don't allow anyone to do that to you..someone who loves you only wants what's best for you..even if its not with them

[@doesitmatter9022]

Amen. Perfect love casts out fear….while nothing is perfect when it comes to humanity and how literally human we are, there are some litmus tests you can use to see if the love you think you share with someone is real/abiding/lasting or not. If you don’t feel safe with someone, that is a major sign that it’s not wise to continue.

[@STRENGTHFROMABOVE]

God bless you and everyone reading this. May God protect and guide you in areas of life. In Jesus name. Amen

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Amen!

[@happyhealthyblessed]

Amen!

[@djmandyland]

A BIG thing my ex use to do that is a tell tale sign that someone isn't trying to be your partner but wants to dominate and control in an abusive way was telling me I'm bad and need to change but when you say "can you please explain to me or communicate to me what is upsetting you that I do or what you feel I should be changing to better myself in this relationship?" They literally can't even tell you so they will say "If you don't ALREADY know then that's YOU'RE problem" (shutting the conversation down and shutting you out) or, "I'm not even going to tell you, it's a waste of my time" proving selfishness and only seeing themselves as one and not a couple or partnership. Any time the communication is completely denied or dismissed that is you're BIGGEST red flag that they do not care and are not in this to be a partner.

[@tonikukkonen6806]

Confusion is huge red flag. These empty people are like spiritual terminators, hard to spot and very dangerous to soul. Holy spirit is best guide: you will feel when something isn't right. Be blessed guys and thanks for great video once again

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God bless Toni!

[@jassett132]

Look at their Character and not their personality. Anyone can fake their true personality and their Character is WHO they ARE. Ask about them before marrying them.

[@tedschmitt178]

I did that, but I followed my heart rather than my brain. Now 41 years later, I’m STILL paying a huge price for marrying a narcissist.

[@ovidiopopa1227]

It's not so easy as you think.. they are really atomic bomb for a soul... i've experienced that

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

True, personality and character are very different

[@aso1139]

Let's talk about the deliverance from the demons that cause narcissistic behavior. Like Jezebel.

[@amyjjewel]

Wow I’m dealing with this heavily..... it’s hard when it’s family.

[@kmstins]

Mark maybe some narcissists exhibit these behaviors, but many do not. Some of them wait years until they have won your and your whole family's approval and after marriage begin their attack. I pray others see that these people are demons disguised as human beings before getting entangled. 🥺🙏✝️

[@Zaberdutton]

Unfortunately this is me, I married one and I'm finding this out. There were red flags but I gave into lust. However, lust did not keep me in the relationship. What kept me was my biblical principals. I stayed because I wanted to do what was right and selfless and I now see that was a mistake. I'm not sure how AGW does not see it but what he said from 7:30 to 8:05 ending with the verse in Phillipians 2 is exactly what they take advantage of and how you stay stuck in a relationship with them and deny the red flags!!! Through all the stress, mental and emotional anguish that I been put through I've developed heart palpitations and had a bout with a-fib where the doctors would not let me leave the hospital. I know Jesus says that you should not divorce except for marital infidelity but I'm does that also mean to stay in a marriage where a person is literally killing you?!?!

[@888hereandnow]

@@Zaberdutton get free & stay free! God is with you ,stay close to Your Heavenly Bridegroom & Father He will guide you into all peace & righteousness and truth.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

you are right, everyone is different and not all look the same. These are just common :)

[@kmstins]

@@Zaberdutton I am praying for you!!! I was married to mine for 23 years. I also stayed because there was no adultery involved. My situation was ended when my husband unexpectedly died in his sleep one night. I remember a few years before that I was begging God to take me home to Heaven but it was not my time, so He ended my husband. After he died I found two books he had hidden that I knew nothing about. One was about demonic possession and the other was about how to commit an unprovoked murder. Please be vigilant and always remind yourself that God will never allow more than you're able to bear. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. ✝️🙏😔

[@bornfreecat]

@@Zaberdutton infidelity AND abandonment. One can be living in the same house but the partner has actually abandoned you.

[@P4Eight]

Great to hear you discuss this Mark. I've been researching narcissist, personality disorder and the abuse for the past few days. It's becoming a serious issue in the world, we need to be informed and prepared. God bless

[@ladennayoung2939]

Yes it is very prevalent unfortunately.

[@patriciarose2342]

Jesus trusted no man for He knew what was in his heart.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

So glad this was helpful and timely for you

[@catme.7]

I couldn't thank God more that my narcissistic ex left me. I used to lament over that for the longest time thinking what could have been. But God brought me back into the light, He started putting back all the broken pieces and now I am healed. God is good, all the time. 🙏🏼

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Amen, God is good!

[@alizaquintanilla]

God saved me from having to experience co parenting with a person who had narcissistic traits..... my truest testimony. May my daughter Rest In Jesus arms ♥️

[@alizaquintanilla]

@Kyra Snowden God bless you ♥️

[@rebeccafracassini1261]

I really needed this. I have been struggling with generational narcissism . I'm trying to break free from family members that act like this. I always feel drained when I engage with these specific family members. I never know if they're being genuine and this has taught me to not trust my own feelings or thoughts. Or even what God speaks to me. It's very upsetting. My family never validates my feelings or thoughts. I was criticized by my mom most of the time. And my parents were emotionally unavailable all the time. Please do a video about how to say no and set boundaries without jeopardizing your beliefs or upsetting someone. Thanks brother Mark! God bless you!

[@lexie02jones25]

Same here. Yeah, that video would be great.

[@AntonioJesse]

nice comment you have, can will be good friends , what do you think ? [phone]

[@rakelpeneyambeko]

But there is no way you will stand up for yourself or grow in general without upsetting insecure people even if you are not being direct. They will always notice and accuse you of being selfish. Lord help us 😢😢.

[@dnk4559]

I can very much relate!

[@melissam.6054]

I highly recommend Cassandra Mack's channel on how to deal with navigating your relationships with narcissists from a Christian perspective, but Dr Les Carter's or Dr Ramani's channels are fantastic, too -- depending on your preferences.

[@Blissful729]

Wow. This reminds me of my ex so much. I started having a gut feeling he was doing something but I kept putting it off until I couldn't anymore. I'm so happy I'm healing and focusing on me. I let them go and trust me Karma is coming.

[@ladennayoung2939]

Yes. I have been around individuals that have narcissistic personality disorder my whole life. My family is full of tons of them.

[@aso1139]

Ask God daily to deliver them

[@ladennayoung2939]

@@aso1139 I pray for them when led by the spirit to do so, but that wasn't my point.

[@ladennayoung2939]

@@n.g.l. Mmmmmm we can all have narcissistic tendencies to a certain extent. But someone that have narcissistic personality disorder is playing a whole different ball game. You maybe narcissistic to a certain extent, but I don't believe you have the disorder. People that have the disorder never own up to it, they never apologize, they will argue all day long about any and everything, they gossip, lie, cheat, still, act entitled, and so on and so forth. But they will never acknowledge that they are this way or have any of these traits.

[@ladennayoung2939]

@@n.g.l. That is a good sign that there is hope for you. You can team up with the Holy Spirit and break that curse over your life. Be led by the spirit of the Lord as to what He want you to do in regards to your marriage. Because God knows what goes on in a marriage, and in reality if it is God's will for us to marry. He have a particular individual for us to line up with. So, that His will be done. This person will NOT intentionally bring you misery, pain, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and so on and so forth. We have to recognize when the enemy send us someone as a distraction and a hindrance to our walk in Christ. And God don't want us with anyone that will not encourage us in the Lord, and that will not help us draw closer to the Lord. I plead the blood of Jesus over you from the crown of your head to the sole of your feet in the mighty name of Jesus. No weapon formed against you shall prosper and every tongue that rise against you in judgement shall and will be condemned in the mighty name of Jesus. ALL IS WELL. Fight with the word, pray when the Lord lead you to pray, fast when the Lord lead you to fast, and fast how He tell you to fast. You have already won the battle. Because Jesus defeated the enemy over 2,000 years ago. But you have to fight against the satan's attacks. He don't have any authority or power over you or your children. Decide to take your place as the child of God that you are and you fight in the mighty name of Jesus. All is well, and victory is yours in the mighty name of Jesus. He's worthy to be praised. Worthy as the blood of the lamb. Praise can be your victory as well. Because the word says when praises goes up blessings come down in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen and Amen and Amen and Amen and Amen.

[@kimsmith9605]

Same here

[@alisoncanty1894]

As I was watching this video, a feeling of uneasiness began to creep up. I’m not sure if I’m dealing with someone who is a narcissist or not, but I had a very upsetting argument 3 days ago where everything was thrown back on me. I’m not sure. If God shows me to walk away I will. Thank you for the message, Mark.

[@fairlight930]

This message was so well-timed. Thank you! My mom is a narcissist, and I had to leave because it had gotten so bad. I'm praying that God will do a miracle in her, and we will be able to reconcile someday.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

I'm so glad this was timely for you and that it was helpful

[@inhisgrip3125]

22 years with a gaslighting covert narcissist, God I need help! Thank you for this information! Thank you for the scripture! God is good and He is faithful!

[@delnitap]

This is true, exactly what I went through with my ex. Thank God for sending the signs. This is similar signs to parents and sibling narcissist.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God bless Delnita!

[@ladennayoung2939]

I have decided that I had to stop talking to one of my aunt's again. Because she is verbally and emotionally abusive, and I don't want to keep exposing myself to that. This video is confirmation of what I have been experiencing. Thanks for sharing. Have a blessed evening.

[@buyerbware25]

Good for you. That should free up some time for people who belong in your life.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Amen, we need to guard our hearts, Proverbs 4:23

[@ladennayoung2939]

@@buyerbware25 Thank you. God bless you and yours in Jesus name.

[@maggiesalle2256]

I wish you best in staying no contact. That is the solution for peace, most importantly your own.

[@smoothiecutie2277]

@@buyerbware25. Hello. That’s right. Letting go of the bad so that the good can flow in. Have a blessed day!!

[@nancypeery1273]

Sounds like my husband. I've been praying for God to heal him. It is very painful.

[@alphadevoir6310]

He has to want to change. If not you're wasting your time.

[@retrobarbie9028]

@@alphadevoir6310 I have this exact experience. He pretends to want change to get me to have hope. Then he does what he wishes. I'm praying that the Lord push him out of my life because I know for a fact, that I am not strong enough to do it alone. I've been married 7 years and my biggest hope was that he be completely liberated of his childhood.

[@Melle_Tanya_]

God saved me again and again from being ruined by a narc 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾♥️♥️♥️

[@angelofgod3078]

Sometimes it’s hard to let narcissistic go but because you think you will never have someone who understands your needs it’s all lie. THEY WILL TELL YOU U WILL NEVER FIND SOMEONE LIKE ME .... YOU ARE MAKING BIG MISTAKE IF YOU LEAVE ME THEY HAVE A demons that is controlling and they will keep you in bondage IM FREE FROM EVERY demonic BONDAGE LET THEY ALL FALL AND DIE those demons out OF MY WAY!!!!!!!

[@synthiclincy1822]

Hello sis/ma @angles of god ,I clearly understand what u hv gone through or going thorugh bcz I was going through with the same situation like this exactly last year ,trust me don't ever belive me ,they are toxic ,if ur in relationship with them , get out of it ,I'm telling u from my experience they wont really love you or respect you instead they would use others for their things ,stick to the word of god , please do pray more for this bcz they wont easily leave you ,even if they leave ,they will come back again n dont ever let them in again in ur life ,once is a mistake ,twice is a choice , the holyspiritwas warning me abt him ,but I clearly ignored that ,its not easy to get out of the relationship but u need to if ur with someone like this ,bcz they will keep u in bondage n hold u accountable for eveyhting n will make u feel guilty n in the end they would make u feel like they are doing a favour by loving you ,so please this is full of red signals ,please pray more to god , stick to ur identity in christ, do what the lord says n above all forgive them n try to move on !!! I love you my dear sis in christ, god loves you n he has everything special just for you ❤

[@angelofgod3078]

@@synthiclincy1822 MAY GOD HEALS ALL YOUR PAINS IM TRYING TO UNDERSTAND CERTAIN BEHAVIOR OF HIM AND I ASK GOD IF HES NARCISSISTIC TO BLOCK IT AND TAKE ME FAR AWAY FROM THAT KIND OF PERSON.GOD BLESS YOU IM GLAD YOU ARE IN PEACE 😃🥰😃😘

[@synthiclincy1822]

@angle of god ,beware of the tricks of devil , if it comes from god ,it would be with peace and confirmation, but if it's not from God it comes with questions n confusions ,please please I ask u to take this to God, bcz it may doesn't look serious but when it comes to persons like this u need to be very alert, stay blessed my dear btw thank you god has healed me n he still teaching me lots of lesson through this

[@lordschannel.]

AMEN AMEN AMEN. ITS EXACTLY MY TESTIMONY DEAR SISTER. HALLELUJAH 🙏 GOD BLESS ALL. 🙏❤️ JESUS IS SO WONDERFUL AMAZING. HE LOVES. HE SAVES. HE CARES. HE HEALS. PSALM 145: V14. AMEN.❤️

[@888hereandnow]

@@angelofgod3078 you can find a christian prayer on utube to break soul ties with him that will help you see more clearly.

[@kevinhanley6462]

You cover rejection very well. From time to time, I feel troubled by those who have blocked me online when I thought something of the friendship. God bless!

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God bless you too Kevin!

[@maggiesalle2256]

Ouch!! That had to hurt!

[@ashleyjaredhowell7232]

I'm a empathes🥺 it's like I can feel the same pain others are experience it's like what they feel I feel it as well

[@DaigoParry]

Please do a video on how to correct some of the things that we do, or mindsets that attract Narcissists into our life. I am at this stage now. I got rid of some Narcs, and new ones try to come in. I have to take responsibility for what is my part. I won’t beat myself up, but I won’t give myself a free pass either. I want to know so I can REALLY fix the problem at the root.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Thanks for the suggestion

[@hmanfilms]

The closer I get to god, the faster he exposes these people to me, and the better discernment I carry forward in life. Praise be to the savior.

[@maggiesalle2256]

These are good points, Mr. Ballenger. Toxic churches and families do these things too. I was raised by two malignant narcissists.

[@THECHRISAL3X]

Mark!!! HOW THE HECK ARE YOU SO ON TIME!!! IM LITERALLY JUST L:EARNING ABOUT NARCASSISM, and I wanted Godly context on it, and here you come haha. GOD IS SO GOOD!!!! I just broke up with a narc last month. I realized though that God CAN change them, but He's the one that has to do it, and they have to be willing. LESSON LEARNED!

[@wendipasa7109]

Narcissism is so disturbing and harmful and so sad

[@wendipasa7109]

Its like surprise pranks on you and well its not so funny when you are the victim and realize holy goodness , how did I not see this well the whole world is in crisis and we are all isolated some completely alone and some of us together so not so easy for these traits to be hidden it is so SAD when people use these types of behavior especially when they already have your love and acxeptance its really baffling

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

So glad this was timely! All glory to God! Keep growing in Christ!

[@darthbaesiannn]

I just went through this with someone I got to know for a little over a month. It was going well, but that was the lovebombing. It then took a sudden turn and the devaluation and discard happened. Guilt trip, gaslighting, selfish, didn’t care, moved on easily, all of it 😳 These folks are dangerous

[@cytinachavis9157]

God did it again Mark. He uses you to speak directly about my life. I am getting out of a marriage with a narcissistic. We have already been separated for over a year and a half and the divorce is almost final.

[@karenlockwood6310]

I've been with a narcissist for 30 years and married with two beautiful daughters & Grandbabies & my husband would build me up & tear me down...He was physically & mentally abusive & super jealous...He would stalk me every where I would go & watch me...he always told me I put my kids b4 him...I slept in a separate room bcuz that's how he wanted it & stabbed my blow up mattress right in front of my head...I tried many times to move out but he caught me & stopped me...This last time I was able to move out & now he wants me to pay...I'm trying to forgive him & not hate him & love him from a far...My daughter told me to not let him win this time...I still love him but abuse is abuse...& I'm not all about that...Prayers

[@katydid9807]

Thank you Mark! I have researched this topic tirelessly trying to find answers and this is the most practical and biblically based explanation that I've heard❤️

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

So glad this was relevant for you!

[@Chewy725]

These past few years I’ve had my eyes opened to my mother being one. It’s horrendous. And yes it makes me wary of anyone now, including if I were to meet a man. It makes it hard to trust people I think. I’ve a long healing process ahead, my sister has too, it’s good we can discuss it. These principles in the video apply to any narc relationship really, thank you

[@fairlight930]

I'm glad you and your sister can recognize it and have started the healing process. My mom is a narcissist too, and I didn't realize until last year, but my sister and I have distanced ourselves from her, and we are starting to heal as well. Stay strong🙏

[@msharic85]

My sis & I are going thru this as well.

[@ammu1295]

Love how this comes out at the perfect time.. you are reading my mind!

[@johncrandall5782]

Thank you so much for doing this. My “Christian” ex-girlfriend was a narcissist, and I never picked up on it until it was too late. I went no contact with her when she chose to rub her new boyfriend in my face, and I pray that she sees the error of her ways

[@wendipasa7109]

I'm praying for your heart wait on God He is faithful our heart is deceitful and wicked .. The Lord will always guide you , just think what if you married her? I do hope you become extremely blessed and find a deeper relationship with God ... Jeremiah 29:11

[@wendipasa7109]

I'm praying for your heart wait on God He is faithful our heart is deceitful and wicked .. The Lord will always guide you , just think what if you married her? I do hope you become extremely blessed and find a deeper relationship with God ... Jeremiah 29:11

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God bless John as you seek the Lord's will

[@PatasSucias111]

HA!! I just spent the past few days reading up on Narcissism because I realized I'm a magnet after this last guy I was talking to. Just learned what Gaslighting was, also Covert Narcissists vs Overt Narcissists they are more introverted and under radar 👀👀 Timing is perfect! 🙏🙏🙏

[@BlueLantern96]

God bless Mark! ✝️ Romans 8:28 Daniel 2:44 No using! No pretending! 🎁

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God bless you too! Keep staying in the word!

[@LisaGemini]

Great video, Mark! I've seen all this. A lot of these people are scammers looking for money. Bad news!

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

True Lisa!

[@lilianezeli5521]

Your examples of gaslighting is sooo SPOT ON! I felt every one if them.

[@dnk4559]

I was thinking how often as the scapegoat in my family of origin my pleas for them to see how hurtful their behavior is by showing examples sound very much like the behavior of the narcissist described in this video. Looking at things from their perspective along with seeing a therapist that specializes in trauma and has helped others from dysfunctional family systems has helped confirm that there is no point in defending myself anymore. Anything I say can and will be used against me. So I’m working on JADE. Do not justify, argue, defend or explain. I will let the main narcissist think all is well and just quietly distance myself more and more each year. I’m so thankful to God for showing me that I am not the person I have been accused of being. Narcissist want to pour who they are into their designated scapegoat. I’m an escaped goat now! Thank you Jesus and my Father God for showing me the way out of this mess!

[@musicallady11]

Thank God He set me free from this person… Was not easy to unattached myself from him, all glory to God, who helped me to do so. Thanks Mark, God bless you!

[@sagenosnibor9173]

Thank you Mark, spot on. I've learned this from experience... Wished I would have just watched your video and learned from there. God help us recover from the wounds and scars they leave us...

[@michaelquintana157]

This is great...real love us honest to not lie to some one of there bad..Jesus had enough love for others to tell them there fault..so that they might turn and be healed...the kisses of an enemy are decietfull but faithful are the wounds of a friend... We need this very much thank you Mark.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

So glad this was helpful!

[@lealundquist8636]

That’s what my guy turned out to be. Deepest darkest experience EVER. God was warning me wedding interrupted 3x Man I still followed through. I shared this marriage with an Entourage of ppl in place to fan his ego and his He satiated “addiction to meeting new ppl” I divorced the nightmare went on.. finally no contact... changed number and I am in therapy. He confessed to never being able to stop soliciting on dating sites and Mark HE LOves YOUR CHANNEL... even after confessing to many relationship crimes He truely believes He’s fine the lord understands and continues under an umbrella” He’s Christian with strick values, He’s a Chaplin ( never has been ) Everything is an illusion and he proudly stays on top of all with multiple sites and stories. I’m crazy all exes are crazy he is a victim and such a tender hearted fellow.... his personna... Ansolute nightmare

[@aso1139]

Pray for his deliverance.

[@joycewelsh1375]

Wow you have just described my last relationship.. This is why I’m not letting anyone in my space.. I had no idea about any of this, A light bulb just went on in my head listening to this.. Thank you dearly 🙏🙏🙏

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

So glad this was helpful Joyce!

[@DWPersianExcursion]

God bless you all

[@gusvasquez2320]

Amen 🙏

[@DWPersianExcursion]

@@gusvasquez2320 amen☀️

[@retrobarbie9028]

God bless you too gorgeous

[@DWPersianExcursion]

@@retrobarbie9028 much love honey

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God is good!

[@FunCares]

Thank you for recording and making this, I feel like this also exposed a lot of stuff in myself too that I need to work on to become a better person

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

I'm so glad it was helpful Jesse!

[@candybowers7363]

My spouse complains every day. No intimacy for years. Always apologizes for anything and everything. Does nothing around the house that needs to be done. Lashes out at the day to day inconveniences. Never wants to go anywhere with me, especially family gatherings. Can't take anymore. Married for 18yrs.

[@andreeaburian1408]

pray to the Lord dear one, He will help you find clarity. lots of love

[@tedschmitt178]

Mark, this video is pure gold. Thank you.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

So glad it was helpful!

[@teddybear5657]

God bless you and your family.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

You too Teddy!

[@goodenoughgirl8102]

Tell them no and make a boundary when they love bomb. If they act like a victim or get angry, they’re prob narcissistic or otherwise toxic. Also watch out for covert narcs. They aren’t exactly like the typical slick ones. They seem humble but are not humble at all. Best advice I got tho was to go slow and enforce boundaries. Don’t let anyone rush you into anything. Keep a good strong check on your emotions and have self control and don’t get caught up in all the feelings too soon. Setting boundaries will make their mask slip a lot faster and they’ll likely expose themselves for what they really are. Narcs are notorious for rushing everything tho. And also pushing every emotion you have all at once. They rush things Bcuz they know they can’t keep all that faking up forever. Their mask will eventually slip. They incite a lot of intense feelings very quickly, or at least try to so you’ll not be thinking so clearly about the little red flags all over the place. Sucks having parents like this tho.

[@keeplivingintruth]

Evening Mark👋 Its always a pleasure to see you on video. Hope you and family are doing ok and feeling healthy🙂. Thank you for the video.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Thanks for the kind words, we are well! God bless!

[@mlmallory2780]

Please pray for me as I'm being attacked by a narcissist who is really trying to take me down. Thank you.

[@wendipasa7109]

Well that is seriously disturbing !

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

yes, sin is evil!

[@deedeelowe7846]

Thank for the info. Knowledge is empowering. Sending love and warmth to all!

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God bless!

[@blahblahblah4544]

I chuckled at that verse "Do you see a man whose wise in his own eyes. There is more hope in a fool than him" I laugh because one, the bible is always full of awesome burns that can't be refuted. Also, it feels validating.

[@kol5300]

Just focus on God, and He will guide your path.

[@angelofgod3078]

That’s why I be been thinking for a long time and I think he shows some signs of narcissistic personality because I was so happy one time and he brings personal problems and I ask why are you bringing that while I’m enjoying myself and I was so upset . I had a dream about him someone told me he could be the one but now I ask GOD IS IT YOU OR THE ENEMY PLEASE SHOW ME THE WAY I HAVE LEAVE WITH NARCISSISTIC PEOPLE AND I DONT WANT TO MARRY ONE THATS ONE OF MY BIGGEST FEAR. They always blame everything on you very manipulative and very skilled to play mind games BE VERY CAREFUL.GOD ARE YOU TELLING ME SOMETHING WHY THIS VIDEO NOW PLEASE SHOW ME GOD IM BEGGING YOU AMEN 🙏

[@angelofgod3078]

@@elitejackson1236 oh man I was thinking about crypto now you tell me

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

No, that was a spammer! I just blocked them

[@jamesemis7376]

May the good lord guide you.

[@Ella77177]

Good to see you are touching on this subject.

[@memes.1114]

Great video appers to be about overt narcissists rather than covert, which is so much harder to detect and happens long after the relationship is established. I love that you use the word of God in your messages.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God bless!

[@mcgarrtirishgal3903]

a covert narcissist use gift-giving as leverage against you if you have an argument with them later, to show how great they are and how bad you are..

[@izawaniek2568]

Thank you for a great video. It is very important to talk about narcisists. There are lots of them praying on other people. Especially religious ones.

[@tedschmitt178]

If you marry a narcissist, you WILL pay a heavy price for many, many, many years. It is going on 41 years in my case.

[@bornfreecat]

Very true

[@jesuswilljudge7296]

25 years in mine

[@robertjohnston8876]

I stayed in a toxic narcissistic relationship because I had taken an oath beforeGod. Wrong! My reverend pointed out that God wants me to be happy My wife discarded me and I thank God every day

[@olgacarmenforsythsanchez4288]

Thanks 😍

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God bless!

[@keithholcomb5085]

This is a first video I've watched that added biblical verses. This is whole video is good quick explainer of narcissism and how to deal with them. I have boss that is narcissistic and they just do all these behaviors that you explained here. Gaslighting is also when they are like super awesome to other people then turn around and make you feel small when no one else is around. Every church should have a sermon or two about narcissism.

[@alizaquintanilla]

Super good, Mark!! You’re awesome 🙏🏼

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

So glad this was helpful! All glory to God!

[@aaronford9823]

Praying for Chelsea

[@melodytan8981]

Who is Chelsea?

[@Real2k25]

Wow omg I went thru all this especially the love bombing

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God bless as you seek the Lord's guidance forward!

[@sunshine-db2zm]

God exposed my narcissistic mom and i was moved away from her even though i didn want to at that moment...eventually i understood its for my own good...

[@jelenahristov4094]

Thank you so much for this teaching, Mark! After reading and listening to this, I realize I have some narcissists in my life so it turns out that they are not worthy of my time and effort to put into a relationship with them (even when it is just a friendship that could have led to something more). 👍

[@Melle_Tanya_]

Love shouldn’t feel emotionally draining

[@David_Goman]

I want advice. I work at Jimmy John's sandwich shop and after my shift closed, my manager played really inappropriate music, regarding drugs, sex, etc. I left without saying anything, because I literally felt like I was in the middle of them worshipping Baal.

[@David_Goman]

Should I keep working there?

[@radicalpeace9644]

Maybe pray about it and ask God what you should do? I know, it is so hard to work in that type of environment. ♥️God bless you

[@jerrylagesse9046]

Thank you Mark

[@beanie_bae]

Hi Mark! Thank you for the video. I wanted more clarity about narcs to see if I am one. I don't resonate with most of the points, but I do with two of them at 3:49 and 4:12. I don't want to be a narc. I am learning up to not only prepare myself for future red flags, but also to see if I could be on the wrong path. I want to be a good person and a righteous Christian. Please help me, God! 🙏

[@Lexoutwest]

My ex never ghosted me. But he acted crazy and I’d leave him/ghost him and then come back because I convinced myself I was wrong for leaving. It got worse every time I went back until it was extreme physical abuse. I still can’t figure out if he was a narcissist but he had so many traits of one from what I’m learning.

[@julijopeterson7096]

Good video Mark as usual.

[@misslinda772]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

So glad it was helpful!

[@kalingakrishna2705]

I am a Hindu man. And I suffered narcissistic abuse at the hands of a Muslim friend, just for his desire that men that are highly knowledgeable, regardless of the faith they follow, start following Islam. And for four years I had had been trauma bonded. And when I was so, I lost sleep, I could not go to office, I lent money to an other friend, without legal document, only to be cheated by him. Also, I spent a lot of money on treatment. Now, I have been hospitalized for getting treated pshycologically, so that I recover self-esteem, charisma, hair, etc. And deliberate bullying by other narcissists in my workplace, caused me to become his friend. But an abuse of this kind has helped me dispel the belief that Christian sufferers of it too are my brothers and sisters. I pray for their recovery, too.

[@stephaniestraw6314]

this is really helpful I'm starting to see how bad things really are

[@SnowdriftBoy]

Brilliant!👏❤

[@sandrav.6019]

Great video. Sadly, there's also different types of Narcissists. The Overt Narcissist is the charismatic, very social, person with all these traits mentioned in the video, but the Covert Narcissist is more subtle with their Narcissism. They do the *same things* as the Overt Narcissist, but they're harder to spot.

[@gaylakenney5939]

I have to disagree on the part about narcissist have good social skills because the one I know, I can tell you for a fact they don’t have good social interaction with people at all, they act like they do sometimes, when they’re in one of their good moods but if something isn’t going their way, they are anything but social with someone.

[@johngarcia2374]

What about in a nonrelationship setting, for example, like a boss at work?

[@kcee9111]

Try being raised by 2 of them. The abuse is lifelong and healing and clarity seems like it will take forever.

[@Real2k25]

That's what happened she left without warning out of nowhere then she cameback 2 years later

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God bless as you walk with the Lord

[@robinettreed1399]

Thank you god Amen🙏❤️‍🔥🌹🤟💯🙌😇👼♾

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God is good!

[@itsbillieraebates]

Yes ...

[@jesuswantsrelationship333]

Aren't we all narcissistic in some form before coming to Christ? This didn't help me, in fact I almost got tripped up by it. By focusing on the negative only. I live with a narcissist, that I love. A baby Christian. It's not people we are fighting, but evil and principalities of evil. Forgive them for they know not what they do. Pray for them. Be a light in the darkness. God Bless.

[@retrobarbie9028]

This was my thinking as well. And my mother's also. I grew up in church and saw how the elders were rebuking my mom for wanting to leave her marriage. Her husband sexually abused me and she was still advised to stay. I'm going through narcissistic abuse now and was advised by church people to stay or else I'm hurting my marriage! Today my mother has so many autoimmune diseases, can barely walk and is bitter inside due to what she went through. I'm starting to get gravely sick as well after staying way longer than what I had to in this abusive marriage. GOD HELPS THOSE WHO HELP THEMSELVES. If your husband wants help, that is wonderful. True narcissists think they can do no wrong. My own husband curses God when he thinks no one hears. I've prayed over my husband's healing so many times. I honestly feel that God is rejecting him. And after hearing his 4 am toilet conversations laughing to himself and cursing God, I see why. But my God is merciful. I cannot save my husband. And you cannot save yours either. They have to want it!

[@randomness777]

Amen to this

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God bless!

[@mogha1920]

Thank you for doing a video on this topic!