When we talk about God “betraying” a narcissist, it’s not betrayal in the traditional sense. God does not betray anyone—His nature is love, truth, and justice. However, for a narcissist who operates entirely on pride, manipulation, and self-interest, divine justice feels like betrayal. What happens to a narcissist isn’t God turning His back on them—it is the consequence of their own actions. They set themselves up for what feels like divine betrayal by going against everything good, true, and sacred.
1. Crushing Disappointment: The First Way
God turns their world upside down through crushing disappointment. There’s nothing quite like seeing a narcissist experience real, raw disappointment for the first time. For years, they live under the illusion that they can control outcomes, manipulate circumstances, and bend reality to their will. But, as you and I both know, God has a way of pulling the rug out from under them when they least expect it, leaving them feeling helpless and hopeless in a way they’ve never felt before.
A Personal Story of Disappointment
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Let me share a personal experience with you. My father was a malignant narcissist. He worked his entire life with a single dream in mind: building his dream home. He was meticulous, even obsessive, about how it should be constructed. He hoarded money, making sacrifices along the way. When the time came, he was very clear with the workers about every single detail—every measurement, every plan, every instruction—spelled out to perfection, or so he thought.
When the house was finished, it was nothing short of a nightmare. The room sizes were all wrong, and the roof heights were bizarrely uneven. It wasn’t just disappointing—it was devastating, especially for him. This was supposed to be the crowning jewel of his life’s work, the thing that symbolized his success and control. Instead, it became a symbol of his helplessness. I remember him sitting on his prayer mat, crying out loud to God, praying for the work’s destruction.
Imagine the kind of internal collapse it takes for a man who thought he controlled everything to finally feel so powerless. That’s the thing: God doesn’t betray them. He lets their own pride and actions lead them to situations that reflect the truth they’ve avoided their entire lives.
This reminds me of Shadad, the ruler who thought he could create his own paradise on Earth. He worked tirelessly to build it, filling it with everything he thought would make him immortal in the eyes of the world. But the moment he was about to enter it, he died. He never got to taste the very thing he spent his life building.
God allows narcissists to build their castles of pride, only to let them crumble when they’re about to reach the pinnacle—not as an act of betrayal, but as a lesson.
2. Losing Their Biggest Support: The Second Way
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God takes away their biggest and most reliable source of support. If there’s one thing a narcissist counts on, it’s having a reliable source of supply. This could be a personal relationship or even a role in life that gives them validation, power, or control. But God has a way of removing this lifeline when the time is right.
A Personal Story of Lost Support
Here’s another story. My father was the golden child of his father, my late grandfather. For years, he was the apple of his father’s eye—the one who could do no wrong. My grandfather poured all his affection, trust, and hope into my father, relying on him for emotional and financial support.
But something shifted. A time came when my father stopped caring as much. Maybe it was exhaustion, resentment, or his narcissism. Whatever the reason, the dynamic changed. Suddenly, my grandfather found himself without the unconditional support he had always relied on.
The effect was catastrophic. My grandfather couldn’t cope with the loss of attention and care. He began crying and wailing to anyone who would listen, lamenting how his son had abandoned him. Even though he had four more sons, none of them was like my father. This loss of control triggered a mini-collapse he never recovered from.
God doesn’t actively take things away from narcissists. Instead, He allows their own actions to create the conditions for loss. When they neglect or exploit their sources of support—when they assume loyalty and devotion are guaranteed—they set themselves up for disappointment.
Final Thoughts and Conclusion
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If you’re watching a narcissist go through this right now, remember: it’s not your job to save them or shield them from the consequences of their actions. Their reckoning is between them and God—you cannot come in between.
If you’ve been hurt by a narcissist, take comfort in knowing that the universe always balances the scales. God’s justice might not come when or how we expect it, but it’s always there, unfolding in ways we may not immediately see.
These stories and truths remind us that no one is above divine law—not even those who think they can manipulate the world to their will. In the end, truth always wins. Always.
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