1. Deceiving Ourselves
1 John 1:8

2. “Deceived” When a person is convinced a thing is so when it is not
Bad to be deceived by something or someone else
Even worse to be deceived by ourselves

3. Those Who Deceive Themselves
Say they have no sin
1 John 1:8
Those who hear and don’t do
James 1:22
Matthew 7:21-29
Those who think too highly of self
Galatians 6:3
Some exalt self above God & His word
Romans 12:3

4. Those Who Deceive Themselves
Does not bridle his tongue
James 1:26; 3:2-11
Thinks he can escape consequences of sin
Galatians 6:7, 8
Trusts in his wisdom
1 Corinthians 3:18, 19
1 Corinthians 1:18-31

5. God’s Plan Of Salvation
Hear the gospel (Romans 10:17)
Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37)
Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30)
Confess faith in Christ (Matthew 10:32)
Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38)
Faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10)