Self-deception

The state of individuals or nations who do not face up to their sin, their spiritual state or their future with any realism. It also describes those who presume upon their relationship with God or their own ability, or who have a misplaced trust in idols.

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Those who are deceived over their sin 1 Jn 1:8 See also Ps 36:1–4; Je 2:34–35; Je 17:9–10; 1 Co 6:9–10; 1 Jn 1:10 Those who are deceived over their spiritual state Re 3:17 See also Mt 23:13–15; Mt 23:23–33; Jn 8:33–34; Jn 8:39–47; Jas 1:22–26 Those who are deceived concerning the future Jas 4:13–16 See…