SELF-DELUSION
A characteristic of wicked people 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 go to heaven MAT 7:21,22
Privileges entitle us to enter heaven MAT 3:9; LUK 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; LUK 12:19; JAS 4:13
Frequently persevered in, to the end MAT 7:22; 25:11,12; LUK 13:24,25
Fatal consequences of MAT 7:23; 24:48-51; LUK 12:20; 1TH 5:3
EXEMPLIFIED
Ahab 1KI 20:27,34
Israelites HOS 12:8
Jews JHN 8:33,41
The Laodicean congregation REV 3:17
See CONFIDENCE, FALSE
See SECURITY, FALSE