Deception and God’s Nature
God’s nature and purposes are completely opposed to deception. The gospel is founded on God’s total truthfulness, whereas sin is founded on deception.
God’s nature and purposes are not based on deception
Deceit is contrary to the nature of God Tit 1:2 Also see Jn 16:13; 1Pe 2:22
God cannot be deceived 1Ch 28:9 Also see: Ps 139:1; Ac 5:3; 1Co 4:5
Jesus Christ does not deceive
Isa 53:9
Satan’s power rests on deception Jn 8:44 Also see: Ge 3:1-4; 2Co 11:3,14; 2Th 2:9-10
The coming antichrist will rely on deception 2Jn 7 Also see: Mt 24:24 Mk 13:22; Rev 13:14
False prophets and false teachers rely on deception 2Co 11:13 Also see: Jer 14:14; 23:26; Eze 13:6; Ac 20:30; Ro 16:18; Eph 4:14; 1Ti 4:2; Tit 1:10-11; 2Pe 2:1-3
Deception is at the heart of human sin
The fall took place through deception Ge 3:1-4,13 Also see: 1Ti 2:14
Deception is a characteristic of fallen human nature Jer 17:9 Also see: Job 15:35
Deceptive speech: Ps 5:9; 10:7; 35:20; 36:3; Mic 6:12; Ro 3:13
Ps 38:12; 116:11; Pr 12:5; Jer 9:4-5 deceptive friends and brothers; Hos 11:12; Na 3:1; Mt 15:19 pp Mk 7:21-22; Ro 1:29; 2Ti 3:13; Tit 1:12
Examples of deceit Ge 4:9 Cain
Abraham: Ge 12:13; 20:2
Ge 26:7 Isaac; Ge 27:19 Jacob; Ge 31:7 Laban; Ge 37:31 Joseph’s brothers; Ex 8:29 Pharaoh; Jos 9:4 the Gibeonites
David: 1Sa 21:2,13
2Sa 13:6 Amnon; 1Ki 13:18 the old prophet; 2Ki 5:22 Gehazi; Mt 2:8 Herod
The Pharisees: Mt 22:18 Mk 12:15 Lk 20:23
Lord Jesus, I believe you are the son of God, and you died for my sins and rose again from the dead, I trust you for cleansing and forgiveness, and you have received me as a Child of God. If there is any resentment or unforgiveness for anyone, I lay it at your feet and ask you to forgive me. I ask your forgiveness for being involved in other religions, witchcraft, or the occult seeking other gods. I acknowledge this as sin and loose myself right now in Jesus name. And now, Lord Jesus, I come to and yield my body, mind, and spirit to you. I give you my all. Come into my heart and be my personal Saviour. I surrender my tongue to you to be an instrument of righteousness to worship you in a new language. By faith, I receive it now, Lord in Jesus name. Amen.