The Father of Lies: Understanding Deception and Finding Freedom from Covert Narcissism (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798243387859)

This book is a biblically grounded journey into understanding and overcoming deception, with a special focus on covert narcissism and its spiritual roots. Beginning with Unmasking Deception, it exposes how manipulation, distortion of truth, and hidden pride align with the tactics of the "father of lies," helping readers recognize that these patterns are not merely relational issues but spiritual battles. Through Scripture-based insight, the book sheds light on how deception operates quietly-often cloaked in charm, religiosity, or victimhood-leaving confusion, isolation, and wounded faith in its wake.

As the chapters progress, readers are equipped with discernment tools drawn directly from the Bible, learning how to recognize "wolves in sheep's clothing" and understand the enemy's playbook of isolation and control. The book moves beyond awareness into action, emphasizing spiritual protection through Armored Hearts and Equipped for Battle, where the Armor of God is applied practically to defend against manipulation, gaslighting, and spiritual abuse. These sections empower readers to stand firm in truth without fear, guilt, or compromise.

The latter half of the book focuses on healing, restoration, and renewed identity. Readers are guided out of deception and isolation back into healthy community, discovering who they truly are in Christ after the damage of narcissistic relationships. With an emphasis on intimacy with God, the book leads readers toward lasting freedom, replacing confusion with clarity and shame with truth. Concluding with the ultimate victory found in Christ, this book offers hope, healing, and a path forward-anchored in truth, strengthened by faith, and rooted in God's restoring love.

Author: Bt Sylence
ISBN-13: 9798243387859
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 01/10/2026
Pages: 164
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.35d