Self-Delusion
Self-Delusion
A characteristic of the wicked
Psa 49:18
Prosperity frequently leads to
Psa 30:6; Hos 12:8; Luk 12:17-19
Obstinate sinners often given up to
Psa 81:11-12; Hos 4:17; 2Th 2:10-11
Exhibited in thinking that:
– Our own ways are right
Pro 14:12
– We should adhere to established wicked practices
Jer 44:17
– We are pure
Pro 30:12
– We are better than others
Luk 18:11
– We are rich in spiritual things
Rev 3:17
– We may have peace while in sin
Deu 29:19
– We are above adversity
Psa 10:6
– Gifts entitle us to heaven
Mat 7:21-22
– Privileges entitle us to heaven
Mat 3:9; Luk 13:25-26
– God will not punish our sins
Jer 5:12
– Christ will not come to judge
2Pe 3:4
– Our lives will be prolonged
Isa 56:12; Luk 12:19; Jas 4:13
Frequently persevered in self-delusion to the last
Mat 7:22; Mat 25:11-12; Luk 13:24-25
Fatal consequences of
Mat 7:23; Mat 24:48-51; Luk 12:20; 1Th 5:3
Exemplified:
– Ahab
1Ki 20:27; 1Ki 20:34
– Israelites
Hos 12:8
– Jews
Joh 8:33; Joh 8:41
– Church of Laodicea
Rev 3:17 Confidence, False; Security, False