Self-Delusion

1. A characteristic of the wicked. Ps 49:18.

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

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

4. Exhibited in thinking that

a. Our own ways are right. Pr 14:12.

b. We should adhere to established wicked practices. Jer 44:17.

c. We are pure. Pr 30:12.

d. We are better than others. Lu 18:11.

e. We are rich in spiritual things. Re 3:17.

f. We may have peace while in sin. De 29:19.

g. We are above adversity. Ps 10:6.

h. Gifts entitle us to heaven. Mt 7:21,22.

i. Privileges entitle us to heaven. Mt 3:9; Lu 13:25,26.

j. God will not punish our sins. Ps 10:11; Jer 5:12.

k. Christ shall not come to judge. 2Pe 3:4.

l. Our lives shall be prolonged. Isa 56:12; Lu 12:19; Jas 4:13.

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

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

7. Exemplified

b. Israelites. Ho 12:8.

c. Jews. Joh 8:33,41.

d. Church of Laodicea. Re 3:17.

e. Babylon. Isa 47:7-11.