If you know this Peterjens, why do you constantly create illusions?
Case in point..why redefine the word psychopath?
A psychopath is more than what you define and that you can relate to the term is somewhat distrubing.
The point I want to make is about the effects of a lack of empathy. This break of empathy
by some is linked to a failure in the brain where empathy should work but is missing.
1. Glibness and superficial charm
– smooth-talking, engaging and slick.
2. Grandiose self-worth
– greatly inflated idea of one’s abilities and self-esteem, arrogance and a sense of superiority.
3. Pathological lying
– shrewd, crafty, sly and clever when moderate; deceptive, deceitful, underhanded and unscrupulous when high.
4. Cunning/manipulative
– uses deceit and deception to cheat others for personal gain.
5. Lack of remorse or guilt
- no feelings or concern for losses, pain and suffering of others, coldhearted and unempathic.
6. Shallow affect / emotional poverty
– limited range or depth of feelings; interpersonal coldness.
7. Callous/lack of empathy
– a lack of feelings toward others; cold, contemptuous and inconsiderate.
8. Fails to accept responsibility for own actions
– denial of responsibility and an attempt to manipulate others through this.
9. Needs stimulation/prone to boredom
– an excessive need for new, exciting stimulation and risk-taking.
10. Parasitic lifestyle
– Intentional, manipulative, selfish and exploitative financial dependence on others.
11. Poor behavioral controls
– expressions of negative feelings, verbal abuse and inappropriate expressions of anger.
12. No realistic long-term goals
– inability or constant failure to develop and accomplish long-term plans.
13. Impulsiveness
– behaviors lacking reflection or planning and done without considering consequences.
14. Irresponsible
– repeated failure to fulfill or honor commitments and obligations.
15. Promiscuity
– brief, superficial relations, numerous affairs and an indiscriminate choice of sexual partners.
16. Criminal versatility
– diversity of criminal offenses, whether or not the individual has been arrested or convicted.
Now the above is a list of traits.
Interestingly this is almost the extreme opposite of what it means to walk in the Spirit.
If one looked at this as the down side then the upside is when you actually do these things
in a positive way.
1. Have real charm and appreciate people for what they are.
2. Understand your worth, and do not over play it.
3. Always tell the truth as best you can.
4. Always lookout for the benefit of others and help them
5. Feel hurt with people who hurt, and joy for people who have joy
6. Show the full range of emotions and be involved with people
7. Empathise and think about the problems they are going through
8. Accept ones responsibility and work to deliver a good result
9. Persevere and find encouragement in the achievements as they happen
10. Earn money for the benefit of all
11. Share encouraging things and praise uplifting achievements
12. Set long term goals that can be achieved and work towards them
13. Consider you impulses and where they might lead
14. Behave responsibly
15. Be faithful to your marriage partner
16. Obey the law and seek to do good
Now it is amazing how these simple principles show how open our hearts are to the
Lord and how wrapped up we are in ourselves.
Now my friends, brothers and sisters, I hope and pray we all desire to walk closer to
Jesus and in His ways.
I do wonder when people suggest there is something wrong with identifying issues that
are in the world and how we are followers of Christ work to shine the light and walk
differently.
