The rich irony here is that the pastor who is unable to take criticism is often highly critical of everyone else. That is not a good combination—and it’s the classic mark of a narcissist.30 Narcissists can’t admit that others may be smarter or more talented than they are, which is why they always critique others. Nor can they admit that they might be inferior or mistaken, which is why they won’t allow critiques of themselves or the ministries they lead.
