Dictionary entry

Self-Delusion

R. A. Torrey's New Topical Textbook

A characteristic of the wicked 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 heaven Mt 7:21,22

Privileges entitle us to heaven Mt 3:9; Lu 13:25,26

God will not punish our sins Ps 10:11; Jer 5:12

Christ shall not come to judge 2Pe 3:4

Our lives shall be prolonged Isa 56:12; Lu 12:19; Jas 4:13

Frequently preserved in, to the last 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

Church of Laodicea Re 3:17

Babylon Isa 47:7-11