SELF-DELUSION. A characteristic of the wicked, Psa. 49:18. Prosperity frequently leads to, Psa. 30:6; Hos. 12:8; Luke 12:17-19. Obstinate sinners often given up to, Psa. 81:11,12; Hos. 4:17; 2 Thess. 2:10,11. Exhibited in thinking that: Our own ways are right, Prov. 14:12; we should adhere to established wicked practices, Jer. 44:17; we are pure, Prov. 30:12; we are better than others, Luke 18:11; we are rich in spiritual things, Rev. 3:17; we may have peace while in sin, Deut. 29:19; we are above adversity, Psa. 10:6; gifts entitle us to heaven, Matt. 7:21,22; privileges entitle us to heaven, Matt. 3:9; Luke 13:25,26; God will not punish our sins, Jer. 5:12; Christ will not come to judge, 2 Pet. 3:4; our lives will be prolonged, Isa. 56:12; Luke 12:19; Ja. 4:13. Frequently persevered in to the last, Matt. 7:22; 25:11,12; Luke 13:24,25. Fatal consequences of, Matt. 7:23; 24:48-51; Luke 12:20; 1 Thess. 5:3.

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