Meaning
Self-Delusion A characteristic of the wicked
Psa 49:18
Prosperity frequently leads to
Psa 30:6; Hos 12:8; Luk 12:19
Obstinate sinners often given up to
Psa 81:12; Hos 4:17; 2Th 2:11
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 7:22
- Privileges entitle us to heaven
Mat 3:9; Luk 13:26
- 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 25:12; Luk 13:25
Fatal consequences of
Mat 7:23; Mat 24:51; 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
