If favor is shown to the wicked, he does not learn righteousness; in the land of uprightness he deals corruptly and does not see the majesty of the LORD. (Isaiah 26:10) A normal, non-toxic person responds positively to kindness shown to them. They are thankful. They want to show kindness…
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3 John 1:9 I have written something to the church, but Diotrephes, who likes to put himself first, does not acknowledge our authority. RASNs are not rare. I group these four toxic types together in this RASN acronym (Revilers, abusers, sociopaths, narcissists) because, for instance, narcissists revile (abusive speech), they…
Read MoreListen to this insightful quote from a pastor of days gone by (in the 1800's) regarding how the wicked divert attention from the own evils: Speculation about theological doctrine is often found in an unnatural union with habitual neglect of moral duty. And among the endless winding paths of the…
Read MoreTyrants are all about control and power. Dictators in the political realm, for example, demand to control not only what you say, but what you think. You don't have the right to hold an opinion that differs from theirs. If you do and the tyrant finds out, expect a vicious…
Read MorePsalm 1:1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; In this description of the righteous person, David states three negatives to show qualities of the godly - walks not, stands…
Read MoreAs a follow up to this previous post - RASNs are Stupid, The Lord Says So - I want to give you a perfect example provided by a friend who is an abuse survivor. Her story shows how these kind of toxic people are actually made to be fools by…
Read MorePro 12:1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. Pro 12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice. A RASN (reviler, abuser, sociopath, narcissist) refuses to be corrected. He knows that he knows and…
Read More“Their throat is an open grave; they use their tongues to deceive.” “The venom of asps is under their lips.” “Their mouth is full of curses and bitterness.” (Rom 3:13-14) Narcissistic abusers and their kind (RASNs) dig up the past. And they will do so entirely out of context. By…
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