The Positive Legacy of Deception – Part 6

What if you have been deceived and devastated by a sociopathic personality? (See Part 5 for the definition of sociopathic.)  Being an idealist, I am always scanning for the silver lining underneath those dark rain clouds! 

That is the purpose of this series of 6 blogs.  And there is at least one solid, positive result from having ever been deceived by such a person: you are not likely ever to be deceived again.  The contact with a sociopathic personality is so devastating, and the recovery so lengthy, that it is unlikely you will let another similar person into your inner circle.  That is good news.

Not only that, but you will likely spot this “type” and be able to warn others.

Here’s an analogy in the physical realm.  Recently in the news was Dr. Kent Brantly who suffered and was near death from the Ebola virus.  This excruciating experience, however, left him completely invincible in terms of Ebola.  In addition, it left him with an antibody in his blood which can now be used to heal others from what was previously an incurable disease.  Subsequently, his gift of blood transfusions has been responsible for the healing of at least two other people.

I’m not sure what Dr. Brantly would say if asked whether it was worth it.  My guess is that he would probably smile and say something like: “Two more people are alive because of this.”

As for myself, if asked whether it was worth being in contact with a deceptive, sociopathic personality in order to learn the life lessons that I have learned, my first response would be,

 “Praise God for his deliverance -- that I am alive and in my right mind!”  

 My second thought would be, “I would never wish that on my worst enemy!”  

 And my final thought is: “Let’s see how God uses my victory to deliver others.  Then I will tell you how much it was worth.”

Very thankfully yours,

Lorraine