Biblical Perspectives On Narcissism

Recognizing and Dealing With The Evil of Insolent Pride

Skip to content
  • 1 Narcissism = Insolent Pride
    • 1 The Road Ahead
    • 2 Narcissism = Insolent Pride
    • 3 What Is Narcissism / Insolent Pride?
  • 2 Who Narcissists Are
    • 1 The Narcissist’s Heart
    • 2 Narcissist Traits
    • 3 Narcissist Tactics
  • 3 Consequences
    • 1 The Consequences of Pride
    • 2 Consequences For Narcissists
    • 3 Consequences For Others
  • 4 Why?
    • 1 Is God Loving & In Control?
    • 2 The Roots of Narcissism / Insolent Pride
    • 3 Why God Allows Narcissists To Wreak Havoc
  • 5 Dealing with Narcissists
    • 1 Foundational Perspectives
    • 2 It Depends On The Relationship
    • 3 Letting God Act
    • 4 Biblical Praying
    • 5 Practical Actions
    • 6 Case Studies
  • 6 Redemption & Healing
    • 1 Is There Hope?
    • 2 For “Victims”: “How Can I Heal”?
    • 3 For Narcissists: “How Can I Change?”
    • 4 Beyond Healing
  • 7 Case Studies in the Bible
    • Absalom
    • Annanias & Sapphira
    • Cain – The First
    • David’s Perspective on Narcissism (Psalms)
    • Diotrophes – “Loves To Be First”
    • Haman
    • How Jesus Dealt With Narcissists
    • Satan – The Original
    • The Pharisees
  • 9 About

Dealing With N’s – Daniel and Nebuchadnezzar

September 26, 2017 By Searching4Wisdom in 3 Letting God Act, 5 Dealing with Narcissists, 6 Case Studies, Nebuchadnezzar Tags: Daniel

.

Sorry, I have been travelling, and am just now getting back on track.

.

I just came across a good read on how Daniel wisely dealt with a big narcissist in his life, Nebuchadnezzar.

Take a look

  • Print
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Telegram
  • Pocket
Share

Related

Post navigation

« Dealing With N’s – Use The Full Armor of God
God Makes Clear What He Thinks About N’s »

— Is the COVID pandemic a sign we’re approaching the end? — How much time do we have left?

Get the A-Z Biblical portrait of these difficult people – who they are, how they got that way, how to deal with them, and God’s final word on it all.

It’s not just you. The struggle is real. There’s a way off the hamster wheel of life.

Get Off The Hamster Wheel

A perspective from one of the most successful people who ever lived.

One man made a kind and generous offer, knowing that God would provide for him. The other made a short-sighted decision without regard for what it would lead to.

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts.

Recent Posts – Short List

  • Is My Boyfriend or Girlfriend A Narcissist? Ten Questions to Ask
  • 40 Ideas For Non-Monetary Christmas Gifts
  • Narcissist* Case Studies – Satan’s Narcissistic Traits
  • A Response To Those Who Say God Can’t Or Won’t Help You
  • A Great Reminder
  • Narcissist Case Studies – Satan, The Original Narcissist
  • A Non-trivial Trivia Question
  • The Truth Will Come Out Eventually
  • How Do We Know The Bible Is True?
  • The Contentious Woman Changes
  • It Is A Privilege To Be Heard By God
  • Narcissist Traits – They Seek Admiration While Doing Evil
  • Pray Strong In Your N Situation – Part 2
  • Pray Strong In Your N Situation – Part 1
  • He Stretched Out His Hand With Scoffers
  • Building A Biblical Perspective On Insolent Pride – Psalm 119

The Road

  • 1 Narcissism = Insolent Pride (27)
    • 1 The Road Ahead (8)
    • 2 Narcissism = Insolent Pride (8)
    • 3 What Is Narcissism / Insolent Pride? (14)
  • 2 Who Narcissists Are (102)
    • 1 The Narcissist's Heart (14)
    • 2 Narcissist Traits (68)
    • 3 Narcissist Tactics (37)
  • 3 Consequences (28)
    • 1 The Consequences of Pride (12)
    • 2 Consequences For Narcissists (21)
    • 3 Consequences For Others (2)
  • 4 Why? (39)
    • 1 Is God Loving & In Control? (17)
    • 2 The Roots of Narcissism / Insolent Pride (12)
    • 3 Why God Allows Narcissists To Wreak Havoc (13)
  • 5 Dealing with Narcissists (71)
    • 1 Foundational Perspectives (21)
    • 2 It Depends On The Relationship (2)
    • 3 Letting God Act (14)
    • 4 Biblical Praying (9)
    • 5 Practical Actions (9)
    • 6 Case Studies (4)
  • 6 Redemption & Healing (47)
    • 1 Is There Hope? (9)
    • 2 For "Victims": "How Can I Heal"? (27)
    • 3 For Narcissists: "How Can I Change?" (8)
    • 4 Beyond Healing (5)
  • 7 Case Studies in the Bible (73)
    • Absalom (2)
    • Annanias & Sapphira (2)
    • Cain – The First (1)
    • David's Perspective on Narcissism (Psalms) (14)
    • Diotrophes – "Loves To Be First" (2)
    • Haman (5)
    • How Jesus Dealt With Narcissists (7)
    • King Saul (2)
    • Nebuchadnezzar (2)
    • Satan – The Original (3)
    • Simon The Magician (1)
    • The Despicable Man (1)
    • The Pharisees (33)
    • The Prodigal's Brother (1)
    • Uzziah (1)
  • 9 About (6)
  • Uncategorized (33)

Recent Posts – 150 Most Recent

  • Is My Boyfriend or Girlfriend A Narcissist? Ten Questions to Ask
  • 40 Ideas For Non-Monetary Christmas Gifts
  • Narcissist* Case Studies – Satan’s Narcissistic Traits
  • A Response To Those Who Say God Can’t Or Won’t Help You
  • A Great Reminder
  • Narcissist Case Studies – Satan, The Original Narcissist
  • A Non-trivial Trivia Question
  • The Truth Will Come Out Eventually
  • How Do We Know The Bible Is True?
  • The Contentious Woman Changes
  • It Is A Privilege To Be Heard By God
  • Narcissist Traits – They Seek Admiration While Doing Evil
  • Pray Strong In Your N Situation – Part 2
  • Pray Strong In Your N Situation – Part 1
  • He Stretched Out His Hand With Scoffers
  • Building A Biblical Perspective On Insolent Pride – Psalm 119
  • About The Book And This Blog …..
  • Narcissists and Sluggards Are Cousins
  • Narcissist Traits and Tactics – They Are Deceivers (and Liars)
  • Gaining Additional Perspective – Free Books
  • Dealing With Narcissists – “Avoid Them” Using An Employment Test
  • Narcissist Traits – Honoring Themselves Instead of Working
  • Narcissist Tactics – Sniping At Those of Whom They’re Jealous (Pharisee Case Study)
  • There is No Defense Against God’s Humbling
  • Can A Narcissist Be A Christian? It’s All About Fruit vs. No Fruit
  • The Reversal Doctrine (Randy Alcorn, EPM.org)
  • Don’t Let Them Suck You Into Their Drama
  • Narcissist Traits and Tactics – Psalm 12
  • Narcissist Tactics – He Who Hates Disguises it With His Lips
  • Psalms for Healing – Psalm 42
  • Narcissistic* Traits Case Study – Acting As Judge (Pharisees)
  • Dealing With Narcissists* – Avoid Them
  • Narcissist* Traits – They Refuse To Listen
  • Dealing With Narcissists – Boundaries and Consequences, Not Rebukes
  • Consequences of Being A Narcissist – In the End, People Do Not Want To Be Around You
  • Narcissist Traits – Discarding The Tools of Their Treachery
  • Dealing With Narcissists* – Be Wise As Serpents, Innocent as Doves
  • Narcissist Case Studies – Cain, The First Human Narcissist
  • The Good Kind Of Boasting
  • A Little Anecdote On Dealing With Narcissists
  • Narcissist Traits – Creating Rules That Become “Doctrine”……
  • Narcissist* Traits – They Never Learn
  • Be Still My Soul
  • Narcissist Case Studies – They Make Fatal Mistakes (Haman)
  • Obsessing About The One Thing He Doesn’t Have
  • Narcissist* Case Studies – Haman
  • God Sees Everything Our N Does And Plans
  • Their Fall May Come Suddenly
  • Narcissist Tactics – They Conceal Their Hatred
  • Narcissist Traits – They Avoid Accountability (Pharisee Case Study)
  • God Will Most Definitely Settle Accounts With The Proud and Lofty …….
  • Narcissism’s Impact On Job Performance
  • God’s Plan For A Purpose Of Love
  • The First Example Of Covert Narcissism In The Bible
  • How Do You Know There’s A Covert Narcissist In Your Midst?
  • The Key To Peace
  • Narcissist Tactics – A Story Of Manipulation
  • Dealing With Narcissists – David’s Prayer To Save The Afflicted From The Proud and Wicked
  • Dealing With Narcissists* – David’s Prayer for Justice
  • The Intimacy of Being Consoled
  • The Search for Intimacy, Continued
  • The Search for Intimacy, Introduction
  • Dealing With Narcissists – Two Times The Power Through Our Weakness
  • Narcissistic Projection – Part 2, An Example
  • A Biblical Perspective on “Narcissistic Projection”
  • Narcissist Tactics – Creating Rules , But Acting Above Those Same Rules
  • Causes of Narcissism – The Impact Of Generational Sin
  • Narcissist Case Study – Uzziah
  • Insolent Pride Tops the List of Things Which God Hates
  • Healing – The Heart God Revives*
  • Dealing With Bullies
  • Narcissist Tactics – Bullying To Suppress Opposition To Their Goals
  • “The People Of The Lie”
  • All The Reward They Will Ever Get
  • Narcissists – From Merely Annoying To Devastating
  • The Contradicting Love For A Narcissist
  • Narcissist Case Study – Absalom, David’s Son
  • Dealing With Narcissists – Focus On What You’re Doing, Instead Of What They’re Saying
  • Secular Thoughts On Dating A Narcissist
  • When The Mask Comes Off
  • Solving Intractable Problems
  • Narcissists Will Never Celebrate Your Success (Because They’re Jealous)
  • Narcissists Are “Ungenerous”
  • Psalm 91 – Security Of The One Who Trusts In The Lord
  • Narcissists Are Quick To Take Credit For Other’s Work
  • Narcissist Traits – They Set Themselves Up As Lawgiver
  • Is God Narcissistic? (No)
  • Why Do Narcissists Have Addictive Personalities?
  • Why Does God Allow Evil People To Remain?
  • A Great Example
  • They Think They’re Indispensable
  • Time To Prepare
  • Dealing With Narcissists – Jesus, Simon, and the Woman
  • Narcissist Case Study – Eliab, David’s Oldest Brother
  • Narcissism Case Studies – Diotrephes
  • Gaslighting
  • Narcissist Case Study – The Prodigal’s Brother
  • Ananias And Sapphira
  • Actions Speak Louder
  • Dealing With Narcissists – Don’t Take It To The Boss
  • Narcissist Case Study – Simon The Magician
  • Dealing With Narcissists* – Crying Out, Seeking God – continued
  • Dealing With Narcissists* – Crying Out, Seeking God
  • It’s Not NPD, It’s A Heart Issue
  • A Prayer For God To Show Whose Side He’s On
  • Dealing With Narcissists – Let God Defend You Through His Goodness
  • Narcissist* Traits – Don’t Rely On Their Inflated, False Claims
  • Dealing with Narcissists – Do Not Turn To Them For Help
  • The Pharisee and the Publican
  • Narcissist Case Studies – The Pharisees – How Jesus Responded To Their Backbiting
  • Narcissistic Traits – “I would never have done it that way”
  • Entrapment To Destroy
  • They Snipe At Those Of Whom They Are Jealous
  • Putting “Biblical Perspectives On Narcissism” Into Perspective…
  • Narcissist* Traits – Using “Faith” As Justification For Personal Ambition
  • Narcissistic Traits – Outwardly “Righteous”, Inwardly Rebellious
  • Narcissist Tactics – Saying Whatever They Have To, To Get What They Want
  • Narcissist Traits – Religious, But Not Truly Moral or Righteous
  • Narcissism Will Increase In “The Last Days”
  • Narcissists Whisper To Fan The Flames of Conflict
  • Narcissist Case Study – Deflecting Responsibility Through Technical Loopholes
  • The Power Of Deceit and Lies
  • The Proof Of Everything
  • Narcissist Tactics – Flattery
  • It Hurts Worse When Its A “Friend”
  • Narcissistic Traits of the Man of Lawlessness
  • N’s Prioritize Pride Over Principle
  • Dealing With The Dread of Getting Through Another Day
  • Narcissist Traits – No Limit To Their Kingdom Building
  • Narcissist Traits – They Focus On Your Version Of Their Problem
  • Book Announcements
  • Narcissist* Traits – Superiority And Contempt
  • A Narcissist’s Layers Of Defense
  • Narcissist* v. Narcissist* – A Pure Power Play
  • The Four Pillars Of Trust
  • Narcissist* Tactics – “I Was Just Kidding”
  • Narcissists Are Masters Of Fake, Incomplete Repentance
  • Narcissist* Traits – They “Put On A Show” Of Their Deeds
  • Narcissist* Traits – “Good Deeds” That Exalt Themselves and Hurt Others
  • Narcissist* Traits – Creating “Righteous-Sounding” Excuses To Get What They Want
  • Narcissistic Traits – They’re Impossible To Please
  • The Most Narcissistic Person Ever
  • Narcissists Are Delusional
  • Common Descriptions, Different Terms
  • Narcissists Complain Alot
  • True Intimacy
  • God’s Final Word On It All
  • The Ultimate Fact Check
  • The Foundation of Freedom From Codependency
  • Possible Paths To Codependency

Archives

Tags

1 John 1:8-10 1 John 2:16 1 Peter 2 1 Samuel 15:24 2 Chronicles 16:9 2 Chronicles 26 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 2 Corinthians 2:11 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 2 Corinthians 7:10 2 Corinthians 9:8 2 Corinthians 11:3 2 Corinthians 11:14 2 Corinthians 12 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 2 Corinthians 12:9 2 Corinthians 13:1 2 Peter 1:2-3 2 Peter 2:3-9 2 Peter 3 2 Peter 3:18 2 Samuel 18 2 Samuel 22:7 2 Thessalonians 2:8-10 2 Thessalonians 2:9 2 Timothy 1:9 2 Timothy 2:1 2 Timothy 2:16-17 2 Timothy 3:1-5 2 Timothy 3:5 2 Timothy 3:7 2 Timothy 3:12-17 2 Timothy 3:16-17 3 John 1:9 3 John 1:9-10 3 John 9 30 Absalom Acts 5:1-4 Acts 5:27-28 Acts 8:9-24 Acts 17 Acts 17:11 Acts 17:24-25 Acts 17:25 Amos 5:10 A Portrait of God Colossians 1:5-6 Colossians 2:2-3 Colossians 3:11 Colossians 3:19 Colossians 3:22 Daniel Daniel 3:17-18 Daniel 4 Daniel 8:9-26 Daniel 11:36-37 Deuteronomy 5:16 Deuteronomy 30:9 Deuteronomy 32:35 Edom Ephesian 1:4-6 Ephesians 1 Ephesians 1:6-7 Ephesians 1:8-14 Ephesians 2:4-9 Ephesians 2:8-9 Ephesians 4 Ephesians 5:31 Ephesians 6:10-12 Ephesians 6:10-17 Ephesians 6:13-17 Ephesians 6:14 Esther Esther 5:11-12 Esther 6:1-12 Esther 8:3 Exodus 9:27-28 Exodus 10:16-17 Exodus 34:6 Exodus 34:6-7 Future Grace Galatians 1:10 Galatians 1:15 Galatians 3:28 Galatians 5:16-24 Galatians 6:2-5 Gideon Haman Hebrew 12:16-17 Hebrews 4:16 Hebrews 11:6 Hebrews 12:10 Hosea 7:5 Hosea 7:13-14 Hosea 7:16 I Chronicles 2 I Corinthains 13:12 I Corinthians 2:11 I Corinthians 4:5 I Corinthians 7:17-21 I Corinthians 7:22-23 I Corinthians 12:3 I Corinthians 13:1-3 I Corinthians 13:2-3 I Corinthians 15:10 I Corinthians 16:13-14 I John 2 I John 2:12 I John 3:2 I John 3:4-8 I John 3:8 I John 4:2-3 I John 4:9 I John 4:15 I John 4:19 I John 5:5-15 I Peter 1:3-9 I Peter 1:22 I Peter 2:23 I Peter 4:10 I Peter 4:19 I Peter 5 I Peter 5:1-5 I Peter 5:5 I Peter 5:7 I Peter 5:8 Isaiah 2 Isaiah 5:20 Isaiah 13:11 Isaiah 14:12-14 Isaiah 16 Isaiah 16:6 Isaiah 25 Isaiah 28:14-15 Isaiah 28:17 Isaiah 32:6 Isaiah 41:10 Isaiah 43:1-3 Isaiah 55:7 Isaiah 55:8-9 Isaiah 57 Isaiah 57:11 Isaiah 59:4 I Samuel 9 I Samuel 10 I Samuel 13 I Samuel 15 I Samuel 16 I Samuel 16:7 I Samuel 17 I Samuel 30 I Timothy 1:5 I Timothy 1:14 I Timothy 3:6 I Timothy 5:19 I Timothy 6:1 James 1 James 1:2-4 James 1:5 James 1:22-26 James 2:14-26 James 2:19 James 2:26 James 3:3-5 James 3:5-4:2 James 3:5-6 James 3:13 James 3:13-16 James 4:1-2 James 4:6 James 4:7 James 4:11-12 Jeremiah 9:23-24 Jeremiah 9:24 Jeremiah 48 Jeremiah 48:29-30 Jeremiah 49 Jeremiah 49:16 Job 36:26 jobs John 3:26-30 John 5:44 John 8:31-32 John 8:44 John 9 John 9:22 John 9:22-23 John 9:34-38 John 9:39-41 John 12:18-19 John 15:1-14 John 15:9 John 19:15 Joseph of Arimethea Jude 1:4 Jude 1:16-19 Jude 16-19 Judges 6-8 Lamentations 3 Leviticus 26:40-42 Luke 4:6-8 Luke 4:13 Luke 5:29-32 Luke 6:27-28 Luke 6:38 Luke 6:45 Luke 7:36-50 Luke 10:25-37 Luke 11:10 Luke 12:4-5 Luke 15 Luke 15:2 Luke 15:25-29 Luke 16 Luke 16:15 Luke 17:1-2 Luke 18 Luke 18:9-14 Luke 19:7 Luke 20:19-26 Luke 21:1-4 Luke 23 Luke 23:34 Malachi 4:1 Mark 3:20-27 Mark 7 Mark 7:21-23 Mark 9:42 Mark 12:38-44 Matthew 3:7-10 Matthew 3:8 Matthew 5:4 Matthew 5:8 Matthew 6 Matthew 6:1-4 Matthew 6:1-18 Matthew 6:2 Matthew 6:31 Matthew 7 Matthew 7:1-5 Matthew 7:6 Matthew 7:15 Matthew 7:15-16 Matthew 7:15-19 Matthew 7:16-18 Matthew 7:21 Matthew 7:21-23 Matthew 7:24-27 Matthew 9:10-13 Matthew 10:16 Matthew 10:42 Matthew 11:16-19 Matthew 11:28-30 Matthew 13:24-30 Matthew 15:1-14 Matthew 15:7-9 Matthew 15:14 Matthew 15:18-19 Matthew 18:1-11 Matthew 18:16 Matthew 19:23-26 Matthew 20:25-28 Matthew 23 Matthew 23:1-7 Matthew 23:4 Matthew 23:12 Matthew 23:13 Matthew 23:13-15 Matthew 23:23 Matthew 23:23-24 Matthew 23:24 Matthew 23:25 Matthew 23:25-28 Matthew 23:27 Matthew 23:27-28 Matthew 23:29-32 Matthew 25:14-30 Matthew 27:1-10 Matthew 27:20-25 Micah 6:8 Moab Mordecai Obadiah Obadiah 1:3 Philippians 2:3-4 Philippians 2:5-11 Philippians 2:10-11 Philippians 4:12-13 Proverbs 1:22 Proverbs 1:32 Proverbs 2:6 Proverbs 3:5-6 Proverbs 3:7-8 Proverbs 4:23 Proverbs 6:12-15 Proverbs 6:16-19 Proverbs 9:7 Proverbs 9:7-8 Proverbs 9:8 Proverbs 11:2 Proverbs 12:4 Proverbs 12:9 Proverbs 12:12 Proverbs 12:18 Proverbs 13:1 Proverbs 13:7 Proverbs 13:10 Proverbs 13:19 Proverbs 13:24 Proverbs 14:6 Proverbs 14:12 Proverbs 14:15 Proverbs 14:18 Proverbs 15:2 Proverbs 15:12 Proverbs 15:25 Proverbs 16:5 Proverbs 16:9 Proverbs 16:18 Proverbs 17:3 Proverbs 17:14 Proverbs 18:8 Proverbs 18:12 Proverbs 18:17 Proverbs 18:18 Proverbs 18:21 Proverbs 19:29 Proverbs 20:30 Proverbs 21:9 Proverbs 21:24 Proverbs 22:3 Proverbs 22:5 Proverbs 22:10 Proverbs 22:13 Proverbs 23:22 Proverbs 24:9 Proverbs 24:17-20 Proverbs 25:2 Proverbs 25:14 Proverbs 25:21-22 Proverbs 26:4-5 Proverbs 26:18-19 Proverbs 26:20 Proverbs 26:20-22 Proverbs 26:21 Proverbs 26:22 Proverbs 26:23-26 Proverbs 26:27 Proverbs 26:28 Proverbs 26;2 Proverbs 27:2 Proverbs 27:12 Proverbs 27:15-16 Proverbs 27:20 Proverbs 27:21 Proverbs 28:13 Proverbs 28:25 Proverbs 29:1 Proverbs 29:5 Proverbs 29:8 Proverbs 29:23 Proverbs 29:25 Psalm 3 Psalm 5 Psalm 5:9 Psalm 8:3-5 Psalm 10 Psalm 12 Psalm 12:2 Psalm 12:2-4 Psalm 14:1 Psalm 15:1-2 Psalm 15:2 Psalm 16:11 Psalm 17 Psalm 18:6 Psalm 18:27 Psalm 19:7 Psalm 23 Psalm 23:6 Psalm 24:1 Psalm 27:4 Psalm 27:12 Psalm 28 Psalm 31 Psalm 31:19 Psalm 33 Psalm 34 Psalm 34:4-6 Psalm 34:18 Psalm 35 Psalm 37 Psalm 37:1-6 Psalm 39 Psalm 40 Psalm 40:1-4 Psalm 40:4-5 Psalm 42 Psalm 44:21 Psalm 55 Psalm 56 Psalm 62 Psalm 73 Psalm 73:16-20 Psalm 73:25-28 Psalm 73:28 Psalm 84 Psalm 84:5-7 Psalm 86:14-17 Psalm 91 Psalm 94 Psalm 94:18-19 Psalm 101:5 Psalm 107:17 Psalm 109 Psalm 119: 41-42 Psalm 119:68 Psalm 131 Psalm 138:6 Psalm 139 Psalm 139:1-3 Psalm 139:1-6 Psalm 139:1-10 Psalms Revelation 12:9 Revelation 12:12 Romans 1 Romans 1:20 Romans 2 Romans 2:1 Romans 5:3-4 Romans 5:8 Romans 7:15-18 Romans 8:28-39 Romans 8:32 Romans 10:9 Romans 10:9-10 Romans 12:3 Romans 12:6 Romans 12:18 Romans 12:19 Romans 12:19-20 Romans 12:20-21 Romans 14:12 Romans 16:17-18

Recent Posts

  • Is My Boyfriend or Girlfriend A Narcissist? Ten Questions to Ask
  • 40 Ideas For Non-Monetary Christmas Gifts
  • Narcissist* Case Studies – Satan’s Narcissistic Traits
  • A Response To Those Who Say God Can’t Or Won’t Help You
  • A Great Reminder

Biblical Perspectives On Narcissism

Footer menu

  • 1 Narcissism = Insolent Pride
  • 2 Who Narcissists Are
  • 3 Consequences
  • 4 Why?
  • 5 Dealing with Narcissists
  • 6 Redemption & Healing
  • 7 Case Studies in the Bible
  • 9 About
Powered by WordPress.com.
↑