The Deceitfulness of Sin

Satan, the Deceiver Genesis 3:1-6, Eve was deceived 1 Timothy 2:14, 2 Corinthians 11:3 John 8:4 – the father of lies 2 Timothy 2:26 – he traps Revelation 20:3, 10 – the deceiver of nations

Satan, the Deceiver His servants follow his ways 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 2 Timothy 3:13 False christs and apostles Matthew 24:5, 24 cf. 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12

Deceitfulness of sin Hebrews 3:13 Romans 7:11 Deceitful lusts – Ephesians 4:22

Deceitfulness of sin Do not be deceived Matthew 24:4-5 Ephesians 5:6 1 Corinthians 6:9, 15:33 Galatians 6:7 2 Thessalonians 2:3 James 1:16 1 John 3:7 Do we realize the depth of sin?

How sin deceives The passing pleasures of sin Hebrews 11:25 Consider how advertisers portray the pleasure of sinful conduct We can deceive ourselves – Galatians 6:3, Philippians 2:3-4 James 1:26 – blinds us 1 John 1:8 – say we have no sin

How sin deceives Sin can harden us Ephesians 4:17-19 We have not so learned in Christ – Ephesians 4:20-22 Hebrews 3:13 – a direct warning!

How sin deceives Through emotions Proverbs 14:12, there is a way that seems right to man… Acts 26:9, “I myself thought…” We are living in times where society puts feelings above rational and objective truth Many approach God’s word with this attitude

How sin deceives Through the wisdom of this world Ephesians 5:6, Colossians 2:4, empty words, persuasive words 1 Corinthians 3:18-19 1 Timothy 4:1 giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons. 2 Peter 3:16 – twisted scripture

How sin deceives By being softened We must guard against putting degrees on sin and thereby thinking, “lesser sins” are acceptable Galatians 5:9, a little leaven

Avoiding the deceitfulness of sin Draw near to God – 1 John 1:5-7, James 4:8 Knowledge – Ephesians 4:11-16 Prayer – James 1:5, Matthew 6:13, 26:41 – pray lest you enter into temptation

Avoiding the deceitfulness of sin Alertness – 1 Peter 5:8-9 Do NOT ever condone sin! Proverbs 17:15, cf. Romans 1:32 Ephesians 5:11, 2 Corinthians 6:14-17 1 Corinthians 15:33 Do what you are supposed to do – James 1:22

Sin will… Take you further than you want to go, Keep you longer than you want to stay, Cost you more than you want to pay

We live in a deceitful world. Are you being deceived by sin?