I love the church, the body of believers uniquely and beautifully made in God’s image. God created us to be in fellowship with each other and connect us in ways that bring us closer his heart and help us live a more ALIVE life. We live in a world that is broken, and we are sadly experiencing a broken God family. Church harm and hurt are common. One way we experience harm, something that goes beyond feeling hurt and disappointed, is when someone uses their position and power to manipulate another’s desire to do good and leaves them filled with feelings of shame and badness.Narcissistic manipulation occurs in subtle ways. These
actions and attitudes accumulate over time, leaving behind confusion and pain. After someone notices they were manipulated to think, do, say, or believe something they didn’t really want, they often look back, wondering how they got there. The process happens gradually, eroding your sense of self and your ability to feel safe as the person God designed you to be.Because this process can sneak up on anyone, and Christians who love to do good and please others are especially prone to manipulative tactics, let’s consider warning signs of narcissistic…
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