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