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Self-delusion

 

Self-delusion

A characteristic of the wicked - Ps 49:18

Prosperity frequently leads to - Ps 30:6; Ho 12:8; Lu 12:17-19

Obstinate sinners often given up to - Ps 81:11,12; Ho 4:17; 2Th 2:10,11

EXHIBITED IN THINKING THAT

• Our own ways are right
- Pr 14:12
• We should adhere to established wicked practices
- Jer 44:17
• We are pure
- Pr 30:12
• We are better than others
- Lu 18:11
• We are rich in spiritual things
- Re 3:17
• We may have peace while in sin
- De 29:19
• We are above adversity
- Ps 10:6
• Gifts entitle us to heaven
- Mt 7:21,22
• Privileges entitle us to heaven
- Mt 3:9; Lu 13:25,26
• God will not punish our sins
- Ps 10:11; Jer 5:12
• Christ shall not come to judge
- 2Pe 3:4
• Our lives shall be prolonged
- Isa 56:12; Lu 12:19; Jas 4:13

Frequently preserved in, to the last - Mt 7:22; 25:11,12; Lu 13:24,25

Fatal consequences of - Mt 7:23; 24:48-51; Lu 12:20; 1Th 5:3

Exemplified

• Ahab
- 1Ki 20:27,34
• Israelites
- Ho 12:8
• Jews
- Joh 8:33,41
• Church of Laodicea
- Re 3:17
• Babylon
- Isa 47:7-11
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