Self-delusion

Self-delusion [NAVE]

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 siers 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; Jas. 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.
Exemplified
Ahab, 1 Kin. 20:27, 34.
Israelites, Hos. 12:8.
Jews, John 8:33, 41.
Church of Laodicea, Rev. 3:17. - Bible Text-Book.
See: Confidence, False; Security, False.