Self-Delusion A characteristic of the wicked
Psalms 49:18
Prosperity frequently leads to
Psalms 30:6; Hosea 12:8; Luke 12:19
Obstinate sinners often given up to
Psalms 81:12; Hosea 4:17; 2 Thessalonians 2:11
Exhibited in thinking that:
- Our own ways are right
Proverbs 14:12
- We should adhere to established wicked practices
Jeremiah 44:17
- We are pure
Proverbs 30:12
- We are better than others
Luke 18:11
- We are rich in spiritual things
Revelation 3:17
- We may have peace while in sin
Deuteronomy 29:19
- We are above adversity
Psalms 10:6
- Gifts entitle us to heaven
Matthew 7:22
- Privileges entitle us to heaven
Matthew 3:9; Luke 13:26
- God will not punish our sins
Jeremiah 5:12
- Christ will not come to judge
2 Peter 3:4
- Our lives will be prolonged
Isaiah 56:12; Luke 12:19; James 4:13
Frequently persevered in self-delusion to the last
Matthew 7:22; Matthew 25:12; Luke 13:25
Fatal consequences of
Matthew 7:23; Matthew 24:51; Luke 12:20; 1 Thessalonians 5:3
Exemplified:
- Ahab
1 Kings 20:27; 1 Kings 20:34
- Israelites
Hosea 12:8
- Jews
John 8:33; John 8:41
- Church of Laodicea
Revelation 3:17
Confidence, False; Security, False