SELF-DELUSION

–A characteristic of wicked people 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 go to heaven Mt 7:21,22

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

.God will not punish our sins Jer 5:12

.Christ will not come to condemn us 2Pe 3:4

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

–Frequently persevered in, to the end 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

.The Laodicean congregation Re 3:17

.See CONFIDENCE, FALSE

.See SECURITY, FALSE