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Narcissism is not new.Long before psychology gave it a name, Scripture described it with precision: “Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the LORD; be assured, he will not go unpunished.” (Proverbs 16:5) The Bible calls narcissism what it truly is — insolent pride. It is more than arrogance or selfishness; it is a deep inner posture that resists dependence on God and elevates…

  What do you do when heaven goes quiet? When your prayers echo back with no reply… when the Scriptures feel cold… when God, who once felt near, now feels hidden—what then? When God Is Silent is a 30-day devotional for those walking through spiritual stillness. With gritty honesty and unwavering hope, D.C. Robertsson guides you through the dark nights of the soul, where God’s silence is not His…

Welcome to Biblical Perspectives on Narcissism.This blog began with one simple burden: to understand pride, self-exaltation, and relational destruction in light of God’s Word. Over time, it has grown into a deeper journey—one that traces how God diagnoses the problem of the proud heart and offers a path toward healing and humility. The Bible has always spoken about what modern psychology calls…

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https://amzn.to/4o73cbA Click on the book to access.   The journey with God is rarely straight—but it is always worth it. Life doesn’t move in predictable lines. It bends through heartbreak, waiting, loss, and silence. The Winding Road is a 30-day journey for believers who feel weary, disoriented, or uncertain—but still want to walk with God. Each entry is rooted in Scripture and written to help…

Update:  I am beginning to work on two follow up books to “The First Will Be Last:  A Biblical Perspective On Narcissism”.   I have been “stuck” in my writing for quite awhile due to other obligations, but in the past two months am getting “unstuck”.  Thanks for your patience. In the meantime I have recently published a 30-Day Devotional book, “While I Wait”.   You can read the book for free if…

“How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me?” — Psalm 13:1 David doesn’t start this psalm with faith. He starts with frustration. He doesn’t begin by declaring God’s goodness—he questions it. Four times he says, “How long?” He feels forgotten. Abandoned. Unheard. And he tells God about it. Sometimes we think faith is silent endurance. But the Bible…

“His watchfulness is upon a man’s ways, and He sees all his steps. There is no darkness or deep shadow where the workers of iniquity can hide themselves.” —Job 34:21–22 You can lie to the world and get away with it. You can deceive a church, fool a friend, manipulate a spouse, convince a counselor. You can dress it up in spiritual language, cloak it in good intentions, and hide behind the…

(Updated and Expanded) Jesus dealt with narcissists often. He didn’t use the word “narcissist,” of course. He used clearer ones—hypocrite, blind guide, whitewashed tomb, fool. But He knew what kind of people He was dealing with. He didn’t try to counsel them into humility. He didn’t enter long, therapeutic conversations. He didn’t chase after them to win them back. He exposed them. He rebuked…

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  “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before stumbling.” — Proverbs 16:18 It’s one of the most quoted verses in the Bible—because it’s one of the most visibly true. And yet, the narcissist never sees it coming. He believes he’s untouchable. He gathers power. He wins praise. He rises. The people around him may suffer, but his life keeps improving. So he concludes what proud…

Psalm 3 is traditionally attributed to King David, written during one of the most tumultuous periods of his life—his flight from his son Absalom, who led a rebellion against him (2 Samuel 15-18).   We discussed in previous blog posts how David’s son Absalom was a narcissist raised up by GOD as discipline to David for his adultery with Bathsheba and the killing of her husband Uriah. Even though…

Psalm 34 was written (around 1021 BC) after David’s dramatic escape from the Philistine King Abimelech, also known as Achish, in Gath. David had fled to Gath to escape King Saul, who was pursuing him with the intent to kill him.  Even though he had successfully fled Saul, David realized he was in danger in Gath as well, since the Philistines recognized him as the famed Israelite warrior who had…

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David's Prayer When Escaping His Narcissistic Superior (Psalm 59)

As we have said previously, Saul was one of the narcissists in David’s life – one with significant power over David since he was the king.  David wrote several Psalms in connection to his dealings with Saul, including Psalm 59. The introductory statement of Psalm 59 says: “For the choir director; set to Al-tashheth. A Mikhtam of David, when Saul sent men and they watched the house in order to…

As we have said previously, Saul was one of the narcissists in David’s life – one with significant power over David since he was the king.  David wrote several Psalms in connection to his dealings with Saul, including Psalm 59. The introductory statement of Psalm 59 says: “For the choir director; set to Al-tashheth. A Mikhtam of David, when Saul sent men and they watched the house in order to…