The Parable of the Unjust Judge (Lu. 18:1-8) (Part 3)

NOTICE THE NARCISSISM OF THE JUDGE.

• Narcissistic Personality Disorder is “a condition in which people have an excessive sense of self-importance, an extreme preoccupation with themselves, and a lack of empathy for others.” (National Library of Medicine)
• Notice his INSISTENCE.  
• “...he was unwilling...” (v. 4). (stubbornness)
• Notice his INSURRECTION. 
• “...I do not fear God...” (v. 4). (rebellion)
• Notice his INDEPENDENCE. 
• “...I do not...respect man...” (v. 4).
• Notice his INCONVENIENCE. 
• “...this widow bothers me...” (v. 5)
• “...she will wear me out” (v. 5).
• Just give it long enough and man will disappoint you.
• It is in man's nature to be selfish.
• Though man disappoints you, stands in your way and doesn't help though he could, God is never this way.
• God is one hundred percent interested, one hundred percent capable and one hundred percent reliable.
• Don't project onto God the pain, disappointment, abandonment and neglect you might have received from human beings.